Installation

1. Lubricate the slip yoke splines with Long Life Lubricant C1AZ-19590-BA or equivalent. Remove the plug from the transmission extension. Inspect the housing seal for damage; replace if required. Install the driveshaft assembly. Do not allow the slip yoke assembly to bottom on the output shaft with excessive force.

Marking Driveshaft Flange:

2. Align marks on driveshaft with axle companion flange. Install and tighten retaining bolts to 95-130 Nm (71-95 lb-ft).

NOTE: When installing a new driveshaft assembly, align (factory made) yellow paint mark at rear of driveshaft tube with (factory made) yellow paint mark on outside diameter of axle companion flange. If paint marks are not visible, refer to Driveshaft Indexing.

3. Raise fuel tank and install support straps. Tighten retaining bolts to 28-40 Nm (21-29 lb-ft).

Fuel Tank Filler Tube:

4. Install fuel tank filler tube retaining bolt. Tighten retaining bolt to 4-5.5 Nm (36-48 lb-in).
5. Install driveshaft hoop. Tighten retaining bolts to 40-61 Nm (30-44 lb-ft).

Exhaust Pipe Heat Shield:

6. Install exhaust heat shield.

Fuel Tank Support:

7. Install support on forward side of fuel tank. Tighten bolts to 40-61 Nm (30-44 lb-ft).

Front Heat Shield:

8. Install front heat shield.

Exhaust Pipe:

9. Install exhaust pipe to muffler. Tighten bolts to 28-40 Nm (21-29 lb-ft).

Front Exhaust Pipe Insulator:

10. Install front exhaust pipe insulator on hanger stud.

Rear Exhaust Pipe Insulator:

11. Install rear exhaust pipe insulator on hanger stud.

Crossmember:

12. Install crossmember on forward side of fuel tank. Tighten bolts to 16-24 Nm (12-17 lb-ft).
13. Lower vehicle.