Driveshaft - Rear Two-Piece: Installation

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Using the index-marks, position the driveshaft.
Install the four coupling shaft bolts.
- Release the parking brake.
Fig 1: Installing Four Coupling Shaft Bolts
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Support the coupling shaft, and position the center bearing and bracket.

Fig 2: Supporting Coupling Shaft
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Install the center bearing bracket bolts.

Fig 3: Installing Center Bearing Bracket Bolts
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Install the rear driveshaft section.

Fig 4: Installing Rear Driveshaft Section
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Align the index-marks and install the four driveshaft-to-rear axle bolts.
- If new bolts are not available, coat the threads of the original bolts with sealer.
Fig 5: Aligning Index-Marks And Install Driveshaft-To-Rear Axle Bolts
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Remove the supports, and lower the vehicle.