- Remove all debris from the pilot shaft.
- Apply a small amount of chassis lube on the pilot shaft and pilot shaft hole in the propeller shaft.
- Position the propeller shaft on the transmission output flange.
- Raise the rear differential at the same time as aligning the propeller shaft pilot shaft and the propeller shaft pilot hole.
Important: DO NOT tighten the propeller shaft front or rear fasteners until the front and rear differential support bolts are tighten to specifications.
- Hand tighten the propeller shaft bolts to the transmission output shaft flange.
- Hand tighten the nuts and bolts to the rear differential drive flange.
- Position the rear differential assembly in the support.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Install the left (1) and right (2) rear differential support bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 175 N·m (129 lb ft).
- Install the front differential support bolt (1).
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 175 N·m (129 lb ft).
- Remove the jack stand from the rear differential assembly.
- Tighten the front propeller shaft bolts in sequence 1-6.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 40 N·m (30 lb ft).
- Tighten the rear propeller shaft bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 85 N·m (63 lb ft).
- Install the floor panel rear panel. Refer to
Floor Panel Tunnel Panel Replacement - Rear
.
- Install the exhaust pipe and muffler. Refer to
Muffler Replacement
.
- Remove the support and lower the vehicle.