Four-Wheel-Drive Output Shaft Retaining Nut Installation: Installation

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Fig 1: Park/Neutral Position Switch Gear Positions

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The fullest clockwise position of the manual shift shaft is Park (P), which engages the park pawl.
Using a wrench on the manual shift shaft flats (1), rotate the shaft to the fullest clockwise position.

Fig 2: Output Nut (4WD)

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Ensure the park pawl is engaged.
Install the J 43769 (1) onto the output shaft retaining nut, 4WD (2). See Special Tools .

NOTE: Refer to Component Fastener Tightening Notice .

Using the J 43769 (1), install a new output shaft retaining nut, 4WD (2) onto the output shaft (3). See Special Tools .
Tighten: Tighten the nut to 61 N.m (45 lb ft).

Fig 3: Park/Neutral Position Switch Gear Positions

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IMPORTANT: The Neutral (N) position of the manual shift shaft is 2 detent positions counterclockwise from the fullest clockwise position.

Using a wrench on the manual shift shaft flats (1), rotate the shaft to the fullest clockwise position.
Rotate the manual shift shaft counterclockwise 2 detent positions.
Make sure the park pawl is disengaged.