Halfshaft Seal RH: Installation

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1.

NOTE: Make sure new component is installed.

Install the halfshaft seal. Use Special Service Tool: 205-115 Installer, Drive Pinion Seal.

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2.

NOTE: Do not fully install the halfshaft at this time.

Install the splines of the intermediate shaft in the transmission, remove the seal protector.

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3.

NOTE: Insert the intermediate shaft until the intermediate shaft bearing is centered in the concave groove of the intermediate shaft bearing bracket.

Connect the following items:
1. Install the intermediate shaft bearing retaining cap.
2. Install the lower intermediate shaft bearing retaining cap nut.
  Torque: 44 lb.in (5 Nm)
3. Install the upper intermediate shaft bearing retaining cap nut.
  Torque: 44 lb.in (5 Nm)
4. Tighten the nut.
  Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
5. Tighten the nut.
  Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

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4.

Install the RH ball joint in the knuckle, the bolt and the nut.
Torque: 61 lb.ft (83 Nm)

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5.

Install the RH brake hose and the retainer.

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7.

Refer to: Transmission Fluid Level Check

8.

Install the TC outline pipe.
- 1.
  
  Install the TC outlet pipe and the bracket bolts.
- 2.
  
  Tighten the TC outlet pipe clamps.

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9.
- 1.
  
  Install the underbody shield.
- 2.
  
  Install the air deflector.

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