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.
Driving on Snow or Ice
Snow or ice between the tires and
the road creates less traction or
grip, so drive carefully. Wet ice can
occur at aboutC (32 F) when
freezing rain begins to fall. Avoid
driving on wet ice or in freezing rain
until roads can be treated.
For Slippery Road Driving:
Accelerate gently. ...