Installation Procedure
Using the DT-52905 Output Seal Installer - RH (2), install the NEW rear axle shaft seal (1).
Rear Axle Shaft Clip (2) - Install NEW
- Using the appropriate tool, install the rear axle shaft (1)
Install the rear wheel drive shaft (1) onto the rear axle shaft.
- NOTE:
The rear wheel drive shaft universal joint retainer (2) and washers (1) are serviced as a rear wheel drive shaft universal joint retainer kit consisting of 2 bolts and 1 washer.
If NEW threaded components are being installed, loosen the adhesive using a metal pick or similar tool before proceeding. If threaded components are reused, prepare the threaded components using the following steps:
- 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.
- Remove loose debris from internal and external threads using compressed air.
- Apply liquid thread locking adhesive in a strip along half of the length of the external threads, starting at the tip, just prior to installation. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers
- Install 3 NEW rear wheel drive shaft flange washers (1).
- Install and tighten the 6 NEW rear wheel drive shaft universal joint retainers (2) in a crisscross pattern. Fastener Specifications
Catalytic Converter Gasket (2) - Install NEW
- With the aid of an assistant, install the exhaust muffler (1).
Exhaust Muffler Hanger Bracket Nut (1) - Install and tighten [4x] - Fastener Specifications
Electrical Connector (1) - Connect
Electrical Connector (1) - Connect
Exhaust Muffler (1) @ Exhaust Rear Muffler Insulator-Right Side (2) - Install
- Exhaust Muffler (1) @ Exhaust Intermediate Pipe Insulator-Right Side (2) - Install
Exhaust Muffler (1) @ Exhaust Rear Muffler Insulator-Left Side (2) - Install
- Exhaust Muffler (1) @ Exhaust Intermediate Pipe Insulator-Left Side (2) - Install
Exhaust Pipe Clamp (1) - Tighten [2x] - Fastener Specifications
Catalytic Converter Nut (1) - Install and tighten [2x] - Fastener Specifications
Floor Panel Reinforcement (2) - Install
- Floor Panel Number 4 Cross Bar Reinforcement Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [6x] - Fastener Specifications
Underbody Front Air Deflector- Left Side (5) - Install
- Underbody Rear Air Deflector Bolt- Left Side (4) - Install and tighten [2x] - Fastener Specifications
- Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe Bracket Bolt- Left Side (3) - Install and tighten [2x] - Fastener Specifications
- Underbody Front Air Deflector Nut- Left Side (2) - Install and tighten [5x] - Fastener Specifications
- Underbody Front Air Deflector Bolt- Left Side (1) - Install and tighten [6x] - Fastener Specifications
Underbody Front Air Deflector- Right Side (5) - Install
- Underbody Rear Air Deflector Bolt- Right Side (4) - Install and tighten [2x] - Fastener Specifications
- Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe Bracket Bolt- Right Side (3) - Install and tighten [2x] - Fastener Specifications
- Underbody Front Air Deflector Nut- Right Side (2) - Install and tighten [5x] - Fastener Specifications
- Underbody Front Air Deflector Bolt- Right Side (1) - Install and tighten [6x] - Fastener Specifications
Underbody Rear Air Deflector- Right Side (5) - Install
- Underbody Rear Air Deflector Nut (3) - Install and tighten [3x] - Fastener Specifications
- Underbody Rear Air Deflector Bolt (2) - Install and tighten [3x] - Fastener Specifications
- Underbody Rear Air Deflector Nut (4) - Install and tighten [2x] - Fastener Specifications
- Rear Wheelhouse Liner Bolt (1) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
Rear Tire Front Air Deflector- Right Side (1) - Install
- Rear Tire Front Air Deflector Bolt (2) - Install and tighten [2x] - Fastener Specifications
Underbody Rear Air Deflector- Left Side (5) - Install
- Underbody Rear Air Deflector Nut (2) - Install and tighten [3x] - Fastener Specifications
- Underbody Rear Air Deflector Bolt (3) - Install and tighten [3x] - Fastener Specifications
- Underbody Rear Air Deflector Nut (4) - Install and tighten [2x] - Fastener Specifications
- Rear Wheelhouse Liner Bolt (1) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
Rear Tire Front Air Deflector- Left Side (2) - Install
- Rear Tire Front Air Deflector Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [2x] - Fastener Specifications
- Inspect the exhaust system for leaks.
- Remove the support and lower the vehicle.
Refer to Fastener Caution .
Refer to Torque-to-Yield Fastener Caution .