Dakota 2WD V8-5.9L VIN Z LDC (2000)
5. Using a suitable marker, mark the outline of the heat shield on the center bearing for installation reference, if equipped.
6. Remove bolts that attach the center bearing and heat shield to the support bracket, if equipped.
7. Remove the bolts holding the companion yoke to the companion flange.
Fig. 17
8. Slide the slip yoke off of the transmission, or transfer case, output shaft and remove the propeller shaft (Fig. 17).
INSTALLATION
1. Slide the slip yoke onto the transmission, or transfer case, output shaft.
2. Align and install the center bearing and heat shield to the support bracket, if necessary.
3. Install the bolts and tighten to 68 Nm (50 ft. lbs.) torque.
4. Align the installation reference marks made on the companion flange and yoke.
5. Position the companion yoke onto the companion flange.
6. Install the bolts to hold the companion yoke to the companion flange. Tighten the bolts to 108 Nm (80 ft. lbs.) torque.
7. Lower the vehicle.
