Front Driveshaft: Installation
- Install the driveshaft.
- Clean the components.
- Compress the joints to engage the drive flanges.
- Secure the driveshaft to the front axle drive flange.
- Stage 1: Tighten the bolts to 45 Nm (33 lb.ft).
- Stage 2: Tighten the bolts a further 90 degrees.
- Secure the driveshaft to the transfer case drive flange.
- Stage 1: Tighten the bolts to 45 Nm (33 lb.ft).
- Stage 2: Tighten the bolts a further 90 degrees.
- Install the transmission heat shield.
- Tighten the bolts to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).
- Install the transmission crossmember. Refer to Transmission Support Crossmember - 5.0L information.
NOTE:
A small amount of oil may weep from the driveshaft joints during storage. The loss of this oil will not affect the operation or durability of the joint.
CAUTION:
Make sure that new bolts are installed.
CAUTION:
Make sure that new bolts are installed.