Propeller Shaft - Installation

INSTALLATION

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 section 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.





1. Install coupler (1) and damper (3) (if equipped) in the same orientation noted before disassembly. To avoid driveline vibration or damage, it is critical that all components are reinstalled in their original orientations.
2. Install three coupler-to-propeller shaft bolt/nuts in the same orientation noted before disassembly. To avoid driveline vibration or damage, it is critical that all components are reinstalled in their original orientations.
3. Tighten to 58 Nm (43 ft. lbs.) for automatic applications.
4. Tighten to 91 Nm (67 ft. lbs.) for manual applications.





5. Obtain a 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 tighten at this time.





6. 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 tighten at this time.





7. Loosely install center bearing-to-body bolts. Do not tighten at this time.





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 and manual applications.





10. Tighten the bolts to 98 Nm (72 ft. lbs.) for non SRT8 applications.
11. Tighten the bolts to 156 Nm (115 ft. lbs.) for SRT8 and manual 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.

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





13. Tighten center bearing-to-body bolts to 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.).





14. Install heat shield (1).
15. Install rear exhaust system. Installation