Shaft, Drive, Rear: Installation
NOTE:
Clean all driveshaft bolts and apply Mopar® Lock AND Seal Adhesive or equivalent to the threads before installation.
CAUTION:
Failure to follow these instructions may result in a driveline vibration.
- For Coupler type , install the driveshaft on transfer case or transmission with reference marks, made during removal, are aligned. Install flange bolts and nuts and tighten to specifications. Refer to TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .
- For
Constant Velocity (CV) Joint type
, install the driveshaft on transfer case or transmission with the reference marks, made during removal, are aligned. Install the flange bolts and tighten in a star pattern to proper specifications.
Refer to TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .
CAUTION:Make sure the center bearing is installed in the correct orientation. Failure to do so can create a vibration while driving the vehicle and subsequent damage to the drivetrain components.
- Install the driveshaft to the differential with reference marks, made during removal, are aligned. Install flange bolts and tighten to specifications. Refer to TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install the center bearing (1). Tighten to proper specifications. Refer to TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .
- Remove the cable ties holding the wood to the driveshaft and remove the wood brace.
- Install the heat shield (3).
- Install the exhaust system. Refer to MUFFLER, EXHAUST, INSTALLATION, 3.6L SINGLE EXHAUST , MUFFLER, EXHAUST, INSTALLATION, 3.6L DUAL EXHAUST , MUFFLER, EXHAUST, INSTALLATION, 5.7L , MUFFLER, EXHAUST, INSTALLATION, 6.4L or MUFFLER, EXHAUST, INSTALLATION, 6.2L .
- If equipped, install the skid plates. Refer to PLATE, SKID, FRONT, INSTALLATION , PLATE, SKID, FRONT SUSPENSION, INSTALLATION , PLATE, SKID, FUEL TANK, INSTALLATION , PLATE, SKID, TRANSMISSION, INSTALLATION or PLATE, SKID, TRANSFER CASE, INSTALLATION .