Front Driveshaft: Installation

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Clean and inspect the boot. If required replace the boot.
NOTE: Make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of foreign material.

Clean the debris or contamination of the splines.

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Lubricate the transfer case plug-on yoke splines with grease.

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Insert the front driveshaft into the transfer case plug-on yoke and secure the boot clamp.
Use the General Equipment: Crimping Tool

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NOTE: Make sure that new components are installed.
- Align the index-mark on the driveshaft and pinon flange.
- Fit the driveshaft into the drive pinion flange.
- Install the new front driveshaft CV joint-to-pinion flange cup retaining straps and bolts.
  Torque
  
  : 41 lb.ft (55 Nm)
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NOTE: Make sure that new nuts are installed.

Swing the stabilizer bar upward and install the new stabilizer bar bracket nuts.

Torque

: 46 lb.ft (63 Nm)

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If equipped. Install the transmission shield and the bolts.
Torque

: 71 lb.in (8 Nm)

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If equipped. Install the transmission shield, nut and bolts.
Torque

: 71 lb.in (8 Nm)

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