Propeller Shaft Transmission Flange Installation (Rear Wheel Drive)

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Callout	Component Name
1	Propeller Shaft Transmission Flange Procedure The output shaft splines must be thoroughly clean and dry before installing the flange. Apply adhesive across the width of the flange splines and install. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers . However, if the replacement flange contains a pre-applied adhesive patch, then liquid adhesive is not required and the 24 hour cure time is not necessary. Sufficient application of adhesive to every tooth on the flange will leave excess adhesive on the output shaft after installation. If no excess is observed, reapply adhesive.
2	Propeller Shaft Transmission Flange Nut CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Procedure The output shaft nut threads must be thoroughly clean and dry before installing the nut. Apply adhesive across the width of the nut threads prior to tightening and staking. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers . However, if the replacement nut contains a pre-applied adhesive patch, then liquid adhesive is not required. NOTE: Install a NEW nut. Tighten 105 N.m (77 lb ft) Special Tools DT-45012 Holding Fixture For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .
3	Output Shaft CAUTION: Stake the flange nut onto the output shaft. Use the two staking grooves on the shaft to locate the staking points. Failure to stake the flange nut may result in damage to the transmission.

Callout

Component Name

Propeller Shaft Transmission Flange

Procedure

The output shaft splines must be thoroughly clean and dry before installing the flange.
Apply adhesive across the width of the flange splines and install. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers . However, if the replacement flange contains a pre-applied adhesive patch, then liquid adhesive is not required and the 24 hour cure time is not necessary.
Sufficient application of adhesive to every tooth on the flange will leave excess adhesive on the output shaft after installation. If no excess is observed, reapply adhesive.

Propeller Shaft Transmission Flange Nut

CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .

Procedure

The output shaft nut threads must be thoroughly clean and dry before installing the nut.
Apply adhesive across the width of the nut threads prior to tightening and staking. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers . However, if the replacement nut contains a pre-applied adhesive patch, then liquid adhesive is not required.

NOTE:

Install a NEW nut.

Tighten
105 N.m (77 lb ft)
Special Tools
DT-45012 Holding Fixture
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .

Output Shaft

CAUTION:

Stake the flange nut onto the output shaft. Use the two staking grooves on the shaft to locate the staking points. Failure to stake the flange nut may result in damage to the transmission.