Automatic Transmission

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - SRT

CAUTION: Propeller shaft installation is a two-man operation. Never allow propeller shaft to hang from the center bearing, or while only connected to the transmission or rear axle flanges. A helper is required. If a propeller shaft section is hung unsupported, damage may occur to the shaft, coupler, and/or center bearing from over-angulation. This may result in driveline vibrations and/or component failure.

1. Install coupler (1) and damper (3) (if equipped) in the same orientation noted before disassembly. To avoid driveline vibration or damage, it is critical that all components are reinstalled in their original orientations.
2. Install three coupler-to-propeller shaft bolt/nuts in the same orientation noted before disassembly. To avoid driveline vibration or damage, it is critical that all components are reinstalled in their original orientations. Do not tighten at this time.

3. Obtain a helper and install propeller shaft into position at axle. Align index marks placed upon removal. Install propeller shaft rear coupler-to-axle flange bolt/nuts by hand. Do not tighten at this time.

4. Install propeller shaft into position at transmission flange. Align index marks placed upon removal. Install propeller shaft front coupler-to-transmission flange bolt/nuts by hand. Do not tighten at this time.

5. Loosely install center bearing-to-body bolts. Do not torque at this time.

6. Torque propeller shaft front coupler-to-transmission flange bolt/nuts to 58 Nm (43 ft. lbs.)

7. Torque propeller shaft rear coupler-to-axle flange bolt/nuts to 122 Nm (89 ft. lbs.)

NOTE: Note: It is necessary to compress rear suspension to ride height before securing center bearing to body. Failure to compress suspension may result in objectionable noise and premature bearing wear.

8. Compress rear suspension with suitable jack stands (2).

9. Torque center bearing-to-body bolts to 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.).

10. Install heat shield (1).

11. Install rear exhaust system.Installation