Driveshaft - Rear, Three-Piece: Installation

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Connect the front driveshaft to the transmission. Install the new bolts.
- Hand-tighten only; do not tighten at this time.
Fig 1: Removing Front Driveshaft Bolts
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Position the center support bearing and install the bolts.
- Hand-tighten only; do not tighten at this time.
Fig 2: Installing Center Support Bearing Bolts
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Tighten the driveshaft to parking brake drum bolts and the driveshaft center bearing bolts.

Fig 3: Tightening Driveshaft Center Bearing Bolts
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Position the rear driveshaft assembly and install the center support bearing bolts.
- Hand-tighten only; do not tighten at this time.
Fig 4: Installing Center Support Bearing Bolts
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Connect the rear driveshaft assembly to the front driveshaft. Install the new retainers and bolts.

Fig 5: Installing Rear Driveshaft Assembly Bolts
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Connect the rear driveshaft assembly to the rear axle. Install the new retainers and bolts.

Fig 6: Installing Rear Driveshaft Assembly Bolts
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Tighten the driveshaft center support bearing bolts.

Fig 7: Tightening Driveshaft Center Support Bearing Bolts
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