Jeep Cherokee 2000 Service Manual - page 45
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.
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
SINGLE CARDAN UNIVERSAL JOINT
DISASSEMBLY
Individual components of cardan universal joints
are not serviceable. If worn or leaking, they must be
replaced as an assembly.
(1) Remove the propeller shaft.
(2) Using a soft drift, tap the outside of the bear-
ing cap assembly to loosen snap ring.
(3) Remove snap rings from both sides of yoke
(Fig. 18).
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
Fig. 17 Crimping Dust Boot Clamp
1 – SPECIAL TOOL C-4975–A
2 – SLINGER
3 – BOOT
4 – CLAMP
Fig. 18 Remove Snap Ring
1 – SNAP RING
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PROPELLER SHAFTS
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)