Front Driveshaft, Removing And Installing, Driveshaft With Joint On Both Sides: Installing

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Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

-- Always replace the circlip and the O-ring on the transfer case and front final drive pin.

-- Attach the front driveshaft to the pin and turn it so that it align with the marking made earlier.

-- Install the driveshaft onto the pin with a quick push being careful not to tilt it. If it does not slide onto the pin, use a piece of wood -A-, for example, to install the driveshaft. Pull the driveshaft to make sure it secure.

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-- Install the driveshaft onto the transfer case pin.

-- Turn the driveshaft to the marking made earlier and install it on the pin, being careful not to tilt the driveshaft. Pull the driveshaft to make sure it secure.