Driveshaft: Front-Rear
Applies to all three driveshaft sections on our 4WD drivetrain: front driveshaft, center transfer-case driveshaft, and rear driveshaft.
Components
- Front Driveshaft Assembly
- Center Transfer Case Driveshaft
- Rear Driveshaft
Specifications
| Item | Limit |
|---|---|
| Driveshaft Warpage (all) | 0.6 mm (0.024 in) |
| Snap Ring Thickness Gap | below 0.03 mm (0.001 in) |
| Item | Oil |
|---|---|
| Driveshaft Yoke Coating | SAE 75/85W (GL-4) |
| U-Joint Grease | Multi Purpose Axel Grease |
| Item | Spec |
|---|---|
| Flange Bolt Torque | T=34 Nm (3.5 kgf·m; 25 ft-lb) — shown at all three driveshaft flange callouts on the diagram |
(verified against scan p.193, 2026-08-30) — the printed page’s second table is headed “Item / Oil” with exactly two rows: Driveshaft Yoke Coating = SAE 75/85W (GL-4) and U-Joint Grease = Multi Purpose Axel Grease. The earlier transcription had the yoke coating as grease; the scan shows the GL-4 gear oil belongs to the yoke coating row, not to a transfer-case/differential fill. The T=34 (3.5) torque appears three times on the components diagram, once at each driveshaft’s flange bolts.
Driveshaft warpage measurement
- Remove driveshaft.
- Place driveshaft in V-blocks as shown.
- Set a dial gauge as shown.
- Rotate driveshaft and check for warpage.
Limit: 0.6 mm (0.024 in). Replace any driveshaft that is warped out of limit.
Oil seal inspection
- Inspect oil seals for cracking or splits. Replace if defective.
- Coat with axle grease before installing driveshaft.
U-joint removal, snap-ring installation, and the snap-ring thickness color-code chart are covered in Driveshaft U-Joint Replacement.