Driveshaft With Separable Center Support, Through 05.2007, Installing

Driveshaft with Separable Center Support, through 05.2007, Installing

Installation is performed in the reverse order of removal while observing the following:

• Install all driveshaft parts marked in relation to each other in same position when reinstalling.

• Sealing rings in driveshaft flanges - arrow - must not be damaged when removing and installing. If seal is damaged, driveshaft must be replaced.






• Install the driveshaft horizontally onto each centering pin.

Installed position:

• Three projecting sleeves each on transmission flange or final drive flange and driveshaft flange engage in flexible disc mounting holes.

- Install driveshaft on final drive so that both markings - arrows - align.






Note Location of Various Collar Bolts










Make sure the CV joint/driveshaft markings - arrow A - and - arrow B - align.






- Attach the front driveshaft tube to the rear driveshaft tube - arrows -.






Install the Center Bearing Free of Tension as Follows:






• All driveshaft bolts are tightened.

- Align the intermediate bearing in its elongated holes so the driveshaft or bearing is not under stress.

- Tighten the combination bolt - 1 -. The combination bolts - 1 - must lie inside the four heat shield centering tabs - 2 -.

- Tighten pendulum support first to transmission - arrows B and C - and then to subframe - arrow A -.











- Install the exhaust system making sure it is free of tension.






- Install the crossmember for the underbody - arrows -, if equipped. Refer to "Underbody Trim Panels".

- Install the noise insulation.

• If droning noises are audible while driving, do the following:






• Remove the balance nut and balance washer - arrows -.

• Then, if necessary, remove driveshaft with flexible disc from flange/driveshaft on rear final drive and rotate one hole and reinstall.

• If droning sounds can still be heard, the driveshaft can be rotated back in offset by one hole.