Pinion Nose Damper Installation Procedure

Use Damper kit, Rr. Axle Vib., P/N 15006567 for this procedure.





1. Place the template (1), P/N 15005879, on the bottom surface of the triangular flanged portion of the rear axle.

2. Mark the hole locations.





3. Using a pin punch (1), mark the center location of the holes.

4. Drill a 11 mm (0.44 in) diameter hole in two places.

5. Clean out the holes, including the top and bottom surface of the axle.





6. Install the rear axle pinion nose damper (1), P/N 15005880.

7. Install the rear axle pinion nose damper washers (2), P/N 15614758, and the nuts (3), P/N 11516072.

Tighten

Tighten each nut to 37-53 N.m (27-39 lb ft).

8. Rotate the driveshaft in order to verity that there is no contact between the driveshaft and the pinion nose damper.

9. Test drive the vehicle. Inspect for contact between the driveshaft and the damper.