The propeller shaft assembly is a 2-piece design.The front shaft consists of a plunging A-type constantvelocity joint at the front and a universal joint and yoke at therear.
The rear shaft consists of a center bearing and a centeryoke, which are pressed onto the rear half of the propshaft andretained by a snap ring. The front and rear shafts are joinedtogether at the yokes with a universal joint. The rear shaftattaches to the axle with a flange which is attached to the rearshaft with a universal joint.
The center bearing provides support where the front and rearshafts mate and is bolted to the underbody. The front constantvelocity joint is bolted to the power take-off unit(PTU), and the rear universal joint flange is bolted to the reardifferential.
Steering Gear Drive Coupling Replacement Steering Gear Assembly
Steering Gear Drive Coupling ReplacementCalloutComponent NamePreliminary ProcedureRemove the power steering assist motor. Refer toPower Steering Assist Motor Replacement.1Steering Gear Drive CouplingNote:The steering gear drive coupling connects the power steering assist motor to the steeringgear. ...