Driveshaft - Rear Two-Piece: Installation

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Using the index marks, position the driveshaft.
Install the 4 driveshaft bolts.
- Tighten to 103 Nm (76 lb-ft).

Fig 1: Driveshaft Flange To Transmission 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 2 center bearing bracket bolts.
- Tighten to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft).

Fig 3: Center Bearing Bracket Bolts

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Install the rear driveshaft section.

Fig 4: Installing Rear Driveshaft Section

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Position the driveshaft flange yoke on the pinion flange with the index marks aligned and install the 4 driveshaft-to-pinion flange bolts in the sequence shown.
- Tighten to 112 Nm (83 lb-ft).

Fig 5: Locating Driveshaft-To-Pinion Flange Bolts

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