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Torque Arm Replacement: Installation

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  1. If equipped with a manual transmission, M49 shown, MM6 similar, install the following: See Figure.
    1. Install the torque arm inner bracket (2) to the transmission (1).
    2. Install the torque arm outer bracket (3) to the inner bracket (2) and loosely install the torque arm outer bracket bolts (5, 6), washer, and nuts (7).
    3. Insert the torque arm (4) into the torque arm brackets (2, 3).
  2. Tighten the torque arm outer bracket bolts (5, 6) or nuts (7). See Figure.
  3. Tighten the torque arm outer bracket bolt (5) to 27 N.m (20 lb ft). Tighten the torque arm outer bracket bolt (6) to 50 N.m (37 lb ft). Tighten the torque arm bracket nuts (7) to 45 N.m (33 lb ft).
  4. If equipped with a automatic transmission install the following: See Figure
    1. Install the torque arm inner bracket (10) to the transmission (4).
    2. Install the torque arm outer bracket (9) to the inner bracket (10) and loosely install the torque arm inner bracket bolts (3, 8), washer, and nuts (1).
    3. Insert the torque arm (6) into the torque arm brackets (9, 10).
    4. Tighten the torque arm inner bracket bolts (3, 8) or nuts (1).
  5. Tighten the torque arm inner bracket bolts (3, 8) to 50 N.m (37 lb ft). See Figure. Tighten the torque arm bracket nuts (1) to 45 N.m (33 lb ft).
  6. Position the torque arm (5) onto the rear axle (1). See Figure. Install the torque arm bolts (2), washers (3) and the nuts (4). Tighten the torque arm bolts (2) or nuts (4). See Figure. Tighten the torque arm bolt (2) to 130 N.m (96 lb ft). Tighten the torque arm nuts (4) to 132 N.m (97 lb ft).
  7. Install the center support bearing (2) bolts to the torque arm (1), if equipped with a two piece propeller shaft. See Figure. Tighten the center support bearing (2) bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft). Remove the adjustable jack stand. Lower the vehicle.
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