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4. Install the washer.

Note:  Do not reuse the pinion nut.

5. Install the new pinion nut.

6. Install the J 8614-01   onto the pinion yoke as shown.

Caution:  Refer to Fastener Caution   (See: Service Precautions/Vehicle Damage Warnings/Fastener Caution).

7. Tighten the pinion nut while holding the J 8614-01  . Tighten the pinion nut to 339 Nm (250 lb ft).
8. Install the propeller shaft to the rear axle pinion yoke. Refer to One-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement   (See: Drive/Propeller Shafts, Bearings

and Joints/Drive/Propeller Shaft/Service and Repair/One-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement) or Two-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement   (See:
Drive/Propeller Shafts, Bearings and Joints/Drive/Propeller Shaft/Service and Repair/Two-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement).

9. Inspect and add axle lubricant to the axle housing, if necessary. Refer to Rear Axle Lubricant Level Inspection (8.6, 9.5 Inch Axle)   (See: Fluid -

Differential/Service and Repair/Procedures/Rear Axle Lubricant Level Inspection (8.6, 9.5 Inch Axle))Rear Axle Lubricant Level Inspection
(9.75, 10.5 and 10.75 Inch Axle)   (See: Fluid - Differential/Service and Repair/Procedures/Rear Drive Axle).

10. Lower the vehicle.

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