Propeller Shaft Installation

Set the No. 2 propeller shaft (A) to the rear differential companion flange (B) by aligning the reference mark (C) you made during the removal procedure. Then install new flange bolts (D) to the specified torque.
NOTE: When replacing the propeller shaft or the rear differential, align the factory reference marks (E).

Fig 1: No. 2 Propeller Shaft, Rear Differential Companion Flange, Flange Bolts And Reference Marks With Torque Specifications
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Install the center support bearing mounting bolts (A).

Fig 2: Center Support Bearing Mounting Bolts With Torque Specifications
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Set the No. 1 propeller shaft (A) to the transfer companion flange (B) by aligning the reference mark (C) you made during the removal procedure. Then install new flange bolts (D) to the specified torque.

Fig 3: No. 1 Propeller Shaft, Reference Mark, Transfer Companion Flange And Flange Bolts With Torque Specifications
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Install the propeller shaft protector (A).

Fig 4: Propeller Shaft Protector With Torque Specifications
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If you installed a new propeller shaft, test-drive the vehicle at 55 mph (88 km/h), and check for noise or vibration. If there is a noise or vibration, rotate the propeller shaft 180 degrees from its current alignment with the rear differential companion flange, then check.