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3. Apply sealant to surface of the selective shim. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers   (See: Maintenance).

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

4. Install the pinion gear bearing retainer and bolts tighten to 88 Nm (65 lb ft).
5. Install the drive pinion flange/yoke and/or oil seal. Refer to Drive Pinion Flange/Yoke and/or Oil Seal Replacement   (See: Pinion Flange/Service

and Repair/Rear Drive Axle).

6. Install the propeller shaft.

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For vehicles equipped with the one piece propeller shaft, 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).

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For vehicles equipped with the two piece propeller shaft, refer to Two-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement   (See: Drive/Propeller Shafts,
Bearings and Joints/Drive/Propeller Shaft/Service and Repair/Two-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement).

7. Install the rear axle shafts. Refer to Rear Axle Shaft and/or Gasket Replacement   (See: Drive Axles, Bearings and Joints/Seals and

Gaskets/Service and Repair/Rear Axle Shaft and/or Gasket Replacement).

8. Fill the axle with axle lubricant. Refer to Differential Oil Replacement (10.5 Inch Axle)   (See: Fluid - Differential/Service and Repair/Removal

and Replacement/Rear Drive Axle/Differential Oil Replacement (10.5 Inch Axle))Differential Oil Replacement (8.6 Inch Axle)   (See: Fluid -
Differential/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Rear Drive Axle/Differential Oil Replacement (8.6 Inch Axle))Differential Oil
Replacement (11.5 Inch Axle)   (See: Fluid - Differential/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Rear Drive Axle/Differential Oil
Replacement (11.5 Inch Axle))Differential Oil Replacement (9.5LD Inch Axle)   (See: Fluid - Differential/Service and Repair/Removal and
Replacement/Rear Drive Axle/Differential Oil Replacement (9.5LD Inch Axle)).

9. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.

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