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Four-Wheel-Drive Output Shaft Retaining Nut Installation



Four-Wheel-Drive Output Shaft Retaining Nut Installation

Tools Required

J 43769 Spanner Nut Wrench - 4WD




1. The fullest clockwise position of the manual shift shaft is Park (P), which engages the park pawl.
2. Using a wrench on the manual shift shaft flats (1), rotate the shaft to the fullest clockwise position.




3. Ensure the park pawl is engaged.
4. Install the J 43769 (1) onto the output shaft retaining nut, 4WD (2).

Notice: Refer to Component Fastener Tightening Notice.

5. Using the J 43769 (1), install a new output shaft retaining nut, 4WD (2) onto the output shaft (3).

Tighten the nut to 61 N.m (45 lb ft).





Important: The Neutral (N) position of the manual shift shaft is 2 detent positions counterclockwise from the fullest clockwise position.

6. Using a wrench on the manual shift shaft flats (1), rotate the shaft to the fullest clockwise position.
7. Rotate the manual shift shaft counterclockwise 2 detent positions.
8. Make sure the park pawl is disengaged.