RAM 2500 Truck 2WD V8-5.9L VIN Z LDC (2000)
Fig. 21
7. Remove the bolts holding the companion yoke to the companion flange (Fig. 21), for Corporate axles.
8. Slide the slip yoke off of the transmission, or transfer case, output shaft and remove the propeller shaft (Fig. 20).
INSTALLATION
1. Slide the slip yoke onto the transmission, or transfer case, output shaft.
2. Align the installation reference marks made on the propeller shaft, or companion yoke, and pinion yoke, or companion flange.
3. Align and install the center bearing to the support bracket, if necessary.
4. Install the bolts and tighten to 68 Nm (50 ft. lbs.) torque.
5. Position universal joint into pinion yoke, for Dana axles. Tighten the universal joint strap bolts to 29 Nm (22 ft. lbs.).
6. Position the companion yoke onto the companion flange, for Corporate axles. Tighten the bolts to 108 Nm (80 ft. lbs.).
7. Lower the vehicle.
