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Installation Procedure

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  1. Slide the propeller shaft into the transmission.

    Important:  Install a new universal joint whenever a slip joint or companion flange is serviced.

  2. Lubricate the slip joint.
  3. Install the yoke to the pinion flange.
  4. Align the reference marks on the pinion flange and the propeller shaft rear yoke. Seat the yoke properly.
  5. Install the retainers.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  6. Install the rear pinion flange bolts into the pinion flange.

    Tighten 

    • Tighten the rear pinion flange bolts to 20 N.m (15 lb ft) for 2.2L engines.
    • Tighten the rear pinion flange bolts to 45 N.m (33 lb ft) for 4.3L engines.
    Fig 1: Installing Rear Pinion Flange Bolts Into Pinion Flange
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