RAM 3500 Truck 4WD V10-8.0L VIN W (1997)
5. Remove bolts that attach the center bearing to the support bracket, if equipped.
6. Remove the bolts holding the universal joint clamps to the pinion yoke.
7. Slide the slip yoke off of the transmission, or transfer case, output shaft and remove the propeller shaft.
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 and pinion yoke.
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.
6. Tighten the universal joint strap bolts to:
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Dana Axle: 29 Nm (22 ft. lbs.) torque.
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9 1/4 Axle: 19 Nm (14 ft. lbs.) torque.
7. Lower the vehicle.
