Intermediate Shaft Installation

Clean the areas where the intermediate shaft contacts the differential thoroughly with solvent, and dry them with compressed air.
NOTE: Do not wash the rubber parts with solvent.
Install a new set ring (A) into the set ring groove (B) of the intermediate shaft (C).

Fig 1: Identifying New Set Ring, Set Ring Groove, Intermediate Shaft And Oil Seal
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Insert the intermediate shaft into the differential correctly.
NOTE: Insert the intermediate shaft carefully to prevent damaging the oil seal (D).
Install the flange bolt (A) and the two dowel bolts (B).

Fig 2: Flange And Dowel Bolts With Torque Specifications
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Install the rear warm up three way catalytic converter (rear WU-TWC) bracket (A).

Fig 3: Catalytic Converter (Rear WU-TWC) Bracket With Torque Specifications
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Install the right front driveshaft (see FRONT DRIVESHAFT INSTALLATION ).
M/T model: Connect the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor connector (A), and install the sensor harness clamp bracket (B).

Fig 4: Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Connector And Sensor Harness Clamp Bracket With Torque Specifications
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M/T model: Install the CKP sensor cover (A).

Fig 5: CKP Sensor Cover & Fasteners With Torque Specifications
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Install exhaust pipe A.
- Without SH-AWD (see EXHAUST PIPE AND MUFFLER REPLACEMENT )
- With SH-AWD (see J37A4 ENGINE (WITH SH-AWD) )
Refill the transmission with the recommended transmission fluid:
- Manual transmission (see TRANSMISSION FLUID INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT )
- Automatic transmission (see ATF REPLACEMENT )
Check the wheel alignment, and adjust it if necessary (see WHEEL ALIGNMENT ).
Test-d rive the vehicle.