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marked before removal, driveshaft must be installed in the same position.

Notes: 
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After disconnecting driveshaft from rear final drive, an additional balance washer (thick washer) that may be located between shim and bolt head
may not be reinstalled.

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After removing drive shaft, always remove any remaining locking fluid from thread bores in the transmission drive flanges and the rear final drive. 

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Otherwise there is a possibility that the new bolts may get jammed when installed and shear when removed.

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Cleaning can be performed with a thread suffer.

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Replace drive shaft bolts (self-locking).

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Replace oil seal at flange/driveshaft and tighten driveshaft.

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Install exhaust system free of stress.

Tightening torques 

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