B2300 SE Regular Cab 2WD L4-2.3L VIN A (1997)
12.
Verify repair on 2WD vehicles. For 4WD Cab Plus vehicles proceed to the following repair procedure "ALL 4WD (Regular & Cab Plus)".
All 4WD (Regular & Cab Plus)
Caution
Original parts orientation is extremely important. MARK mating components prior to disassembly. Improper component assembly may result in
driveline vibration.
REPAIR PROCEDURE - All 4WD
1.
Verify concern.
2.
Mark and remove the complete rear driveshaft assembly to gain access to the rear yoke nut on the transfer case. Refer to the Workshop Manual for
removal instructions.
3.
Remove transfer case yoke retaining nut and transfer case yoke.
4.
Clean all oil from splines (male and female) with a suitable solvent.
5.
Apply Loctite Quick Metal Retaining Compound (P/N 20297 OR 66010) to the splines on the transfer case rear yoke.
Caution
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Do not apply compound to the transfer case output shaft splines.
6.
Install yoke making sure that the excess compound is squeezed away from the transfer case.
7.
Tighten transfer case yoke nut using special too (SST 49-5120-710 or equivalent) to hold the yoke in place.
Tightening torque
339 - 380 Nm (250 - 280 ft-lbs)
8.
Install rear driveshaft assembly.
Caution
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Align shafts with original alignment marks.
9.
Tighten eight (8) rear driveshaft retaining bolts. Refer to the workshop manual.
Tightening torque
88 - 119 Nm (65 - 87 ft-lbs)
10.
Write "Loctite" the date and this bulletin number on the transfer case yoke with a paint pen.
Note
This information will inform future technicians that a 3-jaw puller is required to remove this yoke if future repair is necessary.
11.
Verify repair.
