Final Drive, Removing And Installing: Installing

-- Attach the driveshaft to the flange/driveshaft on the rear final drive so that the markings -arrows- line up. Then install the bolts hand-tight.

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-- When removing and installing the driveshaft, be careful not to damage the socket -1-.

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-- Lift the final drive into the installation position using the transmission jack -3-.

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-- Place the washer -2- on the front mounting bracket.

-- Use the Multipoint Socket: T10035  to install the rear bolts for the final drive on the rear axle.

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-- Fasten the rear axle to the body. Refer to REAR AXLE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Tighten the bolt -1- on the rear final drive.

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-- Tighten the driveshaft bolts.

Vehicles with All-Wheel Drive Clutch Generation V 

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-- Connect the connector -B- to the All-Wheel Drive Control Module -J492- -A-.

• Ignore item -C-.

Vehicles with All-Wheel Drive Clutch Generation VI 

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-- Connector the connector -1- of the All-Wheel Drive Control Module -J492-.

Continuation for All Vehicles 

-- Secure the wiring harness in the mounts at the rear final drive.

-- Tighten the drive axle bolts. Refer to DRIVE AXLE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install the rear stabilizer bar. Refer to STABILIZER BAR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- If removed, install the heat shield for the spare tire well. Refer to FLOOR HEAT SHIELD, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install the center muffler with the rear muffler. Refer to MUFFLER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

If the final drive is replaced:

-- Check the oil level of the all-wheel drive clutch. Refer to OIL LEVEL, CHECKING .

-- Check the final drive oil level. Refer to GEAR OIL .