Removal And Installation: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2022 Chrysler Voyager and 2022 Chrysler Pacifica. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE
.
- Remove the fastener (1) from the rear torque strut.
- Use a jack stand to rotate the front of the drivetrain upwards.
- Install the special tool (#2075300030, Remover, Driveshaft Front Joint) (1) to the driveshaft (2) with tapered bore of the tool towards the driveshaft joint boot.
- Using a prybar (2) to pry against the special tool (#2075300030, Remover, Driveshaft Front Joint) (1) separate the driveshaft from the PTU.NOTE:
If the driveshaft is difficult to separate from the PTU, try rotating the driveshaft 30°, 90° AND 180° to alter the position of the retaining ring and possibly reducing the force necessary to separate the driveshaft from the PTU.
- Remove and DISCARD
the retention ring on the output shaft of the PTU.
- Using a long piece of wood or similar, fasten it to the driveshaft with several cable ties in order to keep the driveshaft from over-articulating during removal and installation.
- Create a index mark on the driveshaft and pinion flange.
- Remove and DISCARD
the driveshaft bolts (1). Separate the driveshaft from the pinion flange.
- Remove the fasteners (1) from the driveshaft support bearing and separate from the body.
- Remove the fasteners (1) from the driveshaft support bearing and separate from the body.
- Remove the driveshaft from the vehicle.