Installation (2-Piece & 3-Piece Shafts)
- Rotate transmission until yoke ears are on a horizontal plane. Clean yoke. Inspect machined surface for scratches, nicks or burrs. Lubricate splines.
- Provide support for drive shaft during installation to prevent damage to universal joints. Align marks noted during removal. Connect front joint coupling shaft to transmission yoke. Tighten bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Ensure center bearing does not twist in support plate. Connect front and rear coupling shaft (if equipped). Attach universal joint to rear axle flange. Tighten nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .