Center Differential, Removing And Installing: Installing

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Install in reverse order of removal. Note 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.

-- Install the housing with the transmission output shaft with splines installed and a new O-ring onto the center differential. Rotate the housing slightly if necessary.

-- Tighten the center differential housing bolts, refer to Figure.

Fig 1: Identifying Center Differential Housing - Tightening Specification And Sequence

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

-- Install tunnel crossmember. Refer to TUNNEL CROSSMEMBER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Fill gear oil in transfer case. Refer to GEAR OIL, DRAINING AND FILLING .