Rear Final Drive, Removing And Installing: Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

Tightening specifications. Refer to REAR FINAL DRIVE 0BN AND 0BP .

-- Always replace the O-ring -1- and the locking ring -2- on the final drive flange. .

Fig 1: Identifying O-Ring And Locking Ring

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-- Attach the Drive Axle to the final drive flange so that the color marking, applied at the factory, aligns with the color marking that was made earlier -arrow-.

Fig 2: Identifying Installed Position Marks

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-- Pull on the pins -1- to connect the Driveshaft -2- while not tilting Driveshaft. If the Driveshaft does not slide onto the pins on its own, use a suitable tool e.g. a block of wood -3- to do so. Pull the Drive Axle to make sure it secure.

Fig 3: Installing Rear Drive Axle

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A -

for transfer case

B -

for rear final drive

-- Install the rear Drive Axle. Refer to Rear Suspension .

-- Check transmission fluid level in the rear final drive. Refer to REAR FINAL DRIVE AXLE OIL LEVEL, CHECKING .

-- Install the rear section of the exhaust system. Refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM .