Rear

REAR

CAUTION: Propeller shaft installation is a two-man operation. Never allow propeller shaft to hang from the center bearing, or while only connected to the transmission or rear axle flanges. A helper is required. If a propeller shaft is hung unsupported, damage may occur to the shaft, coupler, and/or center bearing from over-angulation. This may result in driveline vibrations and/or component failure.

COUPLER/DAMPER SERVICE





1. If coupler and/or damper were removed, align index marks and reinstall. Make sure protruding sleeve (2) is properly seated into propshaft or damper counterbores.
2. Install three bolts with washers and nuts and torque to 58 Nm (43 ft. lbs.) torque.





3. Obtain helper and install propeller shaft into position at axle. Align index marks placed upon removal. Install propeller shaft rear coupler-to-axle flange bolt/nuts by hand. Do not torque at this time.










4. Install propeller shaft into position at transmission flange. Align index marks placed upon removal. Install propeller shaft front coupler-to-transmission flange bolt/nuts by hand. Do not torque at this time.










5. Loosely install center bearing-to-body bolts. Do not torque at this time.










6. Tighten the bolts to 98 Nm (72 ft. lbs.) for non SRT8 applications.
7. Tighten the bolts to 156 Nm (115 ft. lbs.) for SRT8 applications.





8. Tighten the bolts to 98 Nm (72 ft. lbs.) for non SRT8 applications.
9. Tighten the bolts to 156 Nm (115 ft. lbs.) for SRT8 applications.






NOTE: Note: It is necessary to compress rear suspension to ride height before securing center bearing to body. Failure to compress suspension may result in objectionable noise and premature bearing wear.

10. Compress rear suspension with suitable jack stands (2).










11. Torque center bearing-to-body bolts to 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.).





12. Install heat shield (1).





13. Install rear exhaust system (2)





14. Install crossmember (1).