Jeep Cherokee

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Differential and driveline » Propeller shafts » Removal and installation
Rear propeller shaft

REMOVAL

1.  Shift the transmission and transfer case into Neutral.
2.  Hoist and support vehicle on safety stands.
3.  Scribe alignment marks at the pinion shaft and at each end of the propeller shaft. These marks will be used for installation reference.
4.  Remove the U-joint strap bolts at the pinion shaft yoke.
5.  Pry open clamp holding the dust boot to propeller shaft yoke (Fig. 15).
6.  Slide the slip yoke off of the transmission/ transfer case output shaft and remove the propeller shaft (Fig. 16).

Fig. 15 Dust Boot Clamp

1 - SLINGER
2 - BOOT
3 - AWL
4 - TRANSFER CASE

Fig. 16 Rear Propeller Shaft

1 - CLAMP
2 - YOKE
3 - PROPELLER SHAFT
4 - AXLE YOKE
5 - CLAMP
6 - OUTPUT SHAFT
7 - BOOT

INSTALLATION

1.  Slide the slip yoke on the transmission/transfer case output shaft. Align the installation reference marks at the axle yoke and install the propeller shaft (Fig. 16).
2.  Tighten the U-joint strap/clamp bolts at the axle yoke to 19 N·m (14 ft. lbs.) torque.
3.  Crimp clamp to hold dust boot to propeller shaft yoke (Fig. 17).
4. Lower the vehicle.

Fig. 17 Crimping Dust Boot Clamp

1 - SPECIAL TOOL C-4975-A
2 - SLINGER
3 - BOOT
4 - CLAMP

Front propeller shaft

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