With vehicle in neutral, position vehicle on hoist.Mark an installation reference line across the front propeller shaft CV joint (1) and transfer case flange (2).

Mark an installation reference line across the front propeller shaft flange (1) and the axle flange (2).

Remove the axle flange (1) bolts (2).

Remove the CV joint bolts (1) and retainers (2).Compress the propeller shaft enough to remove the shaft from the flanges.