TM10-3930-660-20 10-3. PROPELLER SHAFTS, FRONT AND REAR DIFFERENTIAL - REPLACE/RRPAIR This task covers: a. Removal b.  Disassembly c. Assembly d.  Installation Initial Setup -—- Tools Tool Kit, Automotive Mechanics Shop Equipment, Automotive Maintenance, Common #2 Less Power Equipment  Condition Vehicle parked on level ground. Wheels blocked. Negative battery cable disconnected, para.  8-44. Materials/Parts Grease (App. C, Item 14) Lockwashers  (3) Lockwashers  (10) Lockwashers  (14) Lockwashers  (18) Loctite 242 (App. C, Item 39) Seal (21) Removal, disassembly, assembly, and installation procedures are similar for both front and rear differential propeller shafts. NOTE Support shaft (1) so it does not drop when bolts (2) and lockwashers (3) are removed. 1. REMOVE PROPELLER SHAFT (1) FROM AXLE (4) . a. b. Remove four capscrews (2) and four lockwashers (3) securing universal joint (5) of shaft (1) to yoke (6) of axle (4). Discard  lockwashers (3). Hang axle end of shaft (1) on hook (7) of vehicle frame. 10-2