TJ40ELESR- prop shaft removal

[tloc1000]

I'm having trouble getting the prop shaft out. I've got the bearing carrier out but can't get the shaft out. I can pull ut out aalittle but it seems to be catching on something. Do I need to take the crankshaft out first? With the propshaft in, it's hard to get to the crankshaft nut . I've taken out all the bolts on the side of the lower also .

 

[jakedaawg]

The pinion and it's nut need to be removed. The screw for the shifting yoke gets removed. Then the prop shaft and forward gear come out.

A long open end is placed on the nut and then a spline tool is used to turn vertical shaft to remove the nut. Note any shims that are found.

 

[tloc1000]

Thank you!

Is the pinion nut a regular twist (lefty loosy) nut?

 

[jakedaawg]

Yes

 

[tloc1000]

any trick to getting the bearings that are behind the gear out?

 

[jakedaawg]

Assuming you mean forward gear bearing race...a puller is used.

 

[tloc1000]

thanks...it stinks not having the correct tools...