Propeller Shaft - Installation

INSTALLATION





NOTE: Align the marks of the front and rear propeller shaft flange to the transmission output flange and the rear axle pinion flange. Failure to do so will inhibit the proper balance of the driveline.

NOTE: All driveline fasteners must be replaced in there original location as marked in the removal procedure.

1. Position the propeller shaft in the vehicle.
2. Support the propeller shaft with a jack stand.
3. Align the center bearing bracket and install the bolts (1). Tighten the bolts to 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.).




4. Install the rear propeller shaft to the rear axle pinion flange.

NOTE: Final torque must be made with vehicle at normal ride height.

5. Install the three rear propeller shaft bolts (1) to the rear axle pinion flange. Tighten the bolts to 60 Nm (44 ft. lbs.).
6. Install the front propeller shaft to the transmission output flange.

NOTE: Final torque must be made with vehicle at normal ride height.

7. Install the three front propeller shaft bolts to the transmission output flange. Tighten the bolts to 60 Nm (44 ft. lbs.).




8. Install the transmission tunnel support bracket.
9. Install the transmission tunnel support bracket bolts (1). Tighten the bolts to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).




10. Position the transmission crossmember and transmission mount on the vehicle.
11. Install the transmission mount bolts (1). Tighten the bolts to 45 Nm (33 ft. lbs.).
12. Install the transmission crossmember bolts (2). Tighten the bolts to 45 Nm (33 ft. lbs.).




13. Install the rear exhaust heat shield and nuts (1). Tighten the nuts to 10 Nm (89 in. lbs.).
14. Remove the jack stand supporting the transmission.
15. Install the exhaust system. Catalytic Converter - Installation.
16. Lower the vehicle.