Driveshaft - Rear, One-Piece: Installation
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- Inspect the extension housing seal for damage. Install a new seal as necessary. For additional information, refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION-4R100 or AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION - 4R70W/4R75 .
- Check to see if a paint mark is present on the front of the driveshaft and on the end of the transmission output shaft.
- Vehicles equipped with 4R70W transmissions have the paint mark.
- Vehicles equipped with 4R100 transmissions do not have the paint mark.
- Lubricate the slip-yoke spline with grease.
- Install the driveshaft.
- Preferred method - align the factory-made paint marks on the output shaft and driveshaft and position the driveshaft in the transmission.
- Alternate method - align the index-marks and position the driveshaft in the transmission.
- Preferred method - align the factory-made paint marks on the output shaft and driveshaft and position the driveshaft in the transmission.
- Position the driveshaft flange yoke on the pinion flange with the index marks aligned, and install the bolts.
NOTE:
Depending on the paint markings, there are two methods of indexing the driveshaft and the output shaft.
CAUTION:
Install the driveshaft with new bolts. If new bolts are not available, apply sealer to the threads of the original bolts.
CAUTION:
The driveshaft flange yoke fits tightly on the pinion flange pilot. To make sure that the yoke seats squarely on the flange, tighten the bolts evenly in a cross pattern as shown.