Coupler/Damper Service
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Dodge Charger and 2010 Chrysler 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- If coupler and/or damper (V6 Models) were removed, align index marks and reinstall. Make sure protruding sleeve (2) is properly seated into propeller shaft or damper counterbores.
- Install three bolts with washers and nuts and torque to 58 N.m (43 ft. lbs.) torque.
- Obtain helper and install propeller shaft into position at axle. Align index marks placed upon removal. Install propeller shaft rear coupler-to-axle flange bolt/nuts by hand. Do not torque at this time.
1 - TRANSMISSION REAR FLANGE 2 - FRONT COUPLER - Install propeller shaft into position at transmission flange. Align index marks placed upon removal. Install propeller shaft front coupler-to-transmission flange bolt/nuts by hand. Do not torque at this time.
1 - CENTER BEARING 2 - CENTER BEARING MOUNT 3 - PROPELLER SHAFT - Loosely install center bearing-to-body bolts. Do not torque at this time.
1 - TRANSMISSION REAR FLANGE 2 - FRONT COUPLER - Torque propeller shaft front coupler-to-transmission flange bolt/nuts to 58 N.m (43 ft. lbs.)
- Torque propeller shaft rear coupler-to-axle flange bolt/nuts to 58 N.m (43 ft. lbs.)
NOTE: Note: It is necessary to compress rear suspension to ride height before securing center bearing to body. Failure to compress suspension may result in objectionable noise and premature bearing wear.
- Compress rear suspension with suitable jack stands (2).
1 - CENTER BEARING 2 - CENTER BEARING MOUNT 3 - PROPELLER SHAFT - Torque center bearing-to-body bolts to 27 N.m (20 ft. lbs.).
- Install heat shield (1).
- Install rear exhaust system (2)
- Install crossmember (1).