Center Differential Housing, Transmission Installed: Installing

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Install in reverse order, paying attention to the following:

NOTE:

Replace the center differential housing O-ring.

If the center differential -1- was removed:

-- Position the center differential on the input shaft splines. Rotate the center differential slightly when doing this.

-- Make sure the center differential can be turned by hand.

-- Place the housing with the input shaft installed on the center differential. Rotate the housing slightly if necessary.

-- Tighten the center differential housing bolts, refer to CENTER DIFFERENTIAL HOUSING - TIGHTENING SPECIFICATION AND SEQUENCE .

Fig 1: Identifying Center Differential Housing - Tightening Sequence

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-- Clean and install the tunnel crossmember. Refer to TUNNEL CROSSMEMBER .

-- Install the driveshaft. Refer to Removal and Installation or Removal and Installation .

-- Install exhaust system and adjust free of tension. Refer to [For engine(s) CAUA] Exhaust System, Installing Without Tension or to [For engine(s) CALA] Exhaust System, Installing Without Tension or to [For engine(s) CAEB] Exhaust System, Installing Without Tension .

-- Fill gear oil in transfer case. Refer to TRANSFER CASE GEAR OIL, FILLING AFTER REPAIR .