Driveshaft On Transmission, Removing And Installing, Driveshaft Bolted On Transmission Side: Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Pay attention to the following:

• Remove the old, dry High Temperature Grease from the CV joint and the driveshaft flange. Insert the same quantity of High Temperature Grease G 000 633.
• The threads in the flange shaft on the transmission must be cleaned of locking fluid residue. They can be cleaned with a thread tap. If the threads are not clean, the bolts will break off when they are being installed.
• Always replace the bolts for driveshaft (self-locking bolts).
• Check the driveshaft seal on the transmission flange for damage (bent, rubber layer worn off). Replace the damaged seal.

-- Install the driveshaft and the new CV joint bolts.

Fig 1: Counterholding Driveshaft Using T10172 And T10172/5

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-- Tighten the bolts on the front driveshaft. Tightening specification. Refer to -item  5- Bolt (See Figure).

• Use the Counterhold - Kit - Multiple Use T10172 with Counterhold - Kit - Adapter 5 T10172/5.

-- Tighten the heat shield -A- to the transmission -arrows-. Tightening Specification. Refer to -item  5- Bolt (See Figure).

Fig 2: Identifying Driveshaft Heat Shield

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-- Assemble the exhaust system and align it without tension. Refer to EXHAUST PIPES/MUFFLERS for engine code CALA, EXHAUST PIPES/MUFFLERS for engine codes CAED, CAEB, CPMB, CPMA, or EXHAUST PIPES/MUFFLERS for engines CCBA, CGXC, CTUB .