Intermediate Shaft Installation

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Clean the areas where the driveshaft contacts the differential thoroughly with solvent, and dry them with compressed air
NOTE: Do not wash the rubber parts with solvent
Install a new set ring (A) into the set ring groove (B) of the intermediate shaft (C)

Fig 1: Identifying Set Ring, Set Ring Groove, Intermediate Shaft And Oil Seal
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Insert the intermediate shaft into the differential correctly
NOTE: Insert the intermediate shaft carefully to prevent damaging the oil seal (D)
Install the flange bolt (A) and the two dowel bolts (B)

Fig 2: Flange Bolt And Dowel Bolts With Torque Specifications
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Install the rear WU-TWC bracket (A)

Fig 3: Rear WU-TWC Bracket With Torque Specification
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Install the right front driveshaft (see FRONT DRIVESHAFT INSTALLATION )
Connect the CKP sensor connector (A), and install the sensor harness clamp bracket (B)

Fig 4: CKP Sensor Connector And Sensor Harness Clamp Bracket With Torque Specification
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Install the CKP sensor cover (A)

Fig 5: CKP Sensor Cover With Torque Specification
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Install exhaust pipe A
- Without SH-AWD (see EXHAUST PIPE AND MUFFLER REPLACEMENT )
- With SH-AWD (see EXHAUST PIPE AND MUFFLER REPLACEMENT )
Refill the transmission with the recommended transmission fluid
- Manual Transmission (see TRANSMISSION FLUID INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT )
- Automatic Transmission (see ATF REPLACEMENT )
Check the wheel alignment, and adjust it if necessary (see WHEEL ALIGNMENT )
Test-drive the vehicle