Removal and Installation: Installation

Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.

Install center bearing mounting bracket (upper) (1) with its arrow mark (A) facing forward.
Adjust position of center bearing mounting bracket (upper), center bearing mounting bracket (lower) (2) sliding back and forth to prevent play in thrust direction of center bearing insulator (3). Install center bearing mounting bracket (upper/lower) to vehicle.

Fig 1: Identifying Center Bearing Mounting Bracket (Upper And Lower) And Bearing Insulator
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Align matching marks (A) to install propeller shaft flange yoke and transfer companion flange.

Fig 2: Identifying Matching Marks On Propeller Shaft Flange Yoke And Transfer Companion Flange
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Align matching marks (A) to install propeller shaft rebro joint and final drive companion flange.

Fig 3: Identifying Matching Marks On Propeller Shaft Rebro Joint And Final Drive Companion Flange

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CAUTION: Tighten mounting bolt and nut in the order shown in the illustration.

Preform inspection after installation. Refer to "INSPECTION ".

Fig 4: Rear Propeller Shaft Flange Bolt Tightening Sequence
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If propeller shaft or final drive has been replaced, connect them as follows:

Install the propeller shaft while aligning its matching mark (A) with the matching mark (B) on the joint as close as possible.

CAUTION:

Avoid damaging the rebro joint boot, protect it with a shop cloth or equivalent.

Fig 5: Identifying Matching Mark On Joint And Propeller Shaft

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