Driveshaft Center Bearing: Assembly

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Press the dust slinger on the coupling shaft.

Fig 1: Dust Slinger

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NOTE: Install the bearing on the coupling shaft with the turned-in lip toward the dust slinger.

NOTE: Install the center bearing bracket with the deep flange facing rearward.

Install the center bearing support on the coupling shaft.
1. Install the rubber insulator in the driveshaft center bearing bracket.
2. Using a suitable press, install the center bearing assembly on the coupling shaft.

Fig 2: Installing Center Bearing Support On Coupling Shaft

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Install the center bearing retainer.

Fig 3: Installing Center Bearing Retainer

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Position the slip-yoke boot clamp on the coupling shaft stub shaft.
Slide the small opening end of the slip-yoke boot on the coupling shaft stub shaft, as far as it will travel.

Fig 4: Driveshaft Slip-Yoke Boot

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Using the special tool, crimp the slip-yoke boot clamp.

Fig 5: Crimping Slip-Yoke Boot Clamp

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Install the slip-yoke on the coupling shaft.
Using the special tool, crimp the large slip-yoke boot clamp.

Fig 6: Crimping Large Slip-Yoke Boot Clamp

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Install the driveshaft. For additional information, refer to Driveshaft - Rear Two-Piece .