Installation Procedure
If the transfer case front output shaft boot (1) was removed, perform the following:
- Loosely install a NEW transfer case front output shaft boot clamp (2) to the groove of the transfer case front output shaft boot (1).
- Install the transfer case front output shaft boot (1) to the front axle propeller shaft groove ensuring that it is completely engaged.
- Using the DT-35910 Drive Axle Seal Clamp Pliers (3), crimp the transfer case front output shaft boot clamp (2) until the final crimped diameter (a) of 37.5 mm (1.48 in) is achieved.
Loosely install a NEW transfer case front output shaft boot clamp (3) into the groove of the transfer case front output shaft boot (2).
- Front Axle Propeller Shaft (1) - Install
Prepare the 6 front axle propeller shaft bolts (1) for installation as follows:
- Remove any loose cured adhesive from the external threads of the components using a lint free cloth.
- Thread the cleaned components into the internal mating threads and remove to loosen trapped cured adhesive.
- Apply thread locking adhesive to the external threads of the components. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers
- Ensure there are no gaps in the thread locking adhesive once applied to the component.
- Align the marks made between the front axle propeller shaft (2) and the front differential carrier flange.
- Front Axle Propeller Shaft Washer (3) - Install [3x]
- Install and tighten the 6 front axle propeller shaft bolts (1) in a crisscross pattern to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).
Ensure that the front transfer case front output shaft boot (2) is completely engaged into the transfer case front output shaft.
- Ensure that the front transfer case front output shaft boot clamp (1) is completely engaged into the front transfer case front output shaft boot (2).
Using the DT-35910 Drive Axle Seal Clamp Pliers (1), crimp the transfer case front output shaft boot clamp (2) until the final crimped diameter (a) of 37.5 mm (1.48 in) is achieved.
Transmission Mount (2) - Install - Transmission Mount Replacement (RWD) , or Transmission Mount Replacement (AWD)
- Remove the jack from beneath the transmission.
Front Axle Propeller Shaft Heat Shield (3) - Install - Front Axle Propeller Shaft Heat Shield Replacement (LSY)
Refer to Fastener Caution .