Installation Procedure
Using the DT-52922 Axle Seal Installer (2), install the rear axle shaft seal (1).
Rear Wheel Drive Shaft Retaining Ring (2) - Install NEW
- Rear Axle Shaft- Right Side (1) - Install
Position the rear wheel drive shaft (1) onto the rear axle shaft.
- NOTE:
The rear wheel drive shaft universal joint retainer (1) and washers (2) are serviced as a rear wheel drive shaft universal joint retainer kit consisting of 2 bolts and 1 washer.
Due to the unknown shelf life, prepare the 6 NEW rear wheel drive shaft universal joint retainer (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.
- Install 3 NEW wheel drive shaft washers (2).
- Install and tighten the 6 NEW rear wheel drive shaft universal joint retainer (1) in a crisscross pattern. Fastener Specifications
Catalytic Converter Gasket (2) - Install NEW
- Exhaust Muffler (1) - Install
Exhaust Muffler (1) @ Exhaust Rear Muffler Insulator-Right Side (3) - Install
- Exhaust Muffler (1) @ Exhaust Intermediate Pipe Insulator-Right Side (2) - Install
Exhaust Muffler (1) @ Exhaust Rear Muffler Insulator-Left Side (3) - Install
- Exhaust Muffler (1) @ Exhaust Intermediate Pipe Insulator-Left Side (2) - Install
Catalytic Converter Nut (1) - Install and tighten [2x] - Fastener Specifications
Floor Panel Number 4 Cross Bar Reinforcement (1) - Install
- Floor Panel Number 4 Cross Bar Reinforcement Bolt (2) - Install and tighten [6x] - Fastener Specifications
Underbody Rear Air Deflector- Right Side (5) - Install
- Underbody Rear Air Deflector Plastic 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 Screw (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 Plastic 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 Screw (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 Torque-to-Yield Fastener Caution .
Refer to Fastener Caution .