## DRIVELINE

### Driveshaft and Universal Joints

#### REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

##### 200SX and 240SX

Fig. 1: Exploded view of 2-piece driveshaft assembly

Fig. 2: Matchmark the driveshaft flange to the axle flange before removing

Fig. 3: Disconnecting the rear driveshaft flange

Fig. 4: Remove the center bearing bracket

These models use a driveshaft with three U-joints and a center support bearing. The driveshaft is balanced as an assembly.

1. Raise and safely support the vehicle.
2. Matchmark the flanges on the driveshaft and differential so the driveshaft can be reinstalled in its original orientation; this will help maintain drive line balance.
3. Unbolt the rear flange and the center bearing bracket.
4. Withdraw the driveshaft from the transmission and pull the driveshaft down and back to remove.
5. Plug the transmission extension housing to prevent oil leakage.

   To install:

6. Lubricate the sleeve yoke splines with clean engine oil prior to installation. Insert the driveshaft into the transmission and align the flange matchmarks.
7. Install the flange and the center bearing bolts.
8. On 200SX and 240SX, torque the center bearing support bracket bolts to 19–29 ft. lbs.
9. On 200SX with CA20E and VG30E engines, torque the flange bolts to 29–33 ft. lbs. (39–44 Nm) and on the 240SX torque to 29–33 ft. lbs. (39–44 Nm).