Propeller Shaft: Installation

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Insert the sleeve yoke into transmission, and then attach the center bearing to body.
Tightening torque:

52 N.m (5.3 kgf-m, 38.3 ft-lb)

Fig 1: Inserting Sleeve Yoke Into Transmission
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Align the matching marks, and then connect the flange yoke and rear differential.
Tightening torque:

31 N.m (3.2 kgf-m, 23.1 ft-lb)

Fig 2: Aligning Matching Marks And Connect Flange Yoke And Rear Differential
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Using new bolts, install the differential mount front cover.
1. Temporarily tighten the bolt (A) while pushing cover forward.
2. Tighten the bolt (B) to specified torque.
3. Tighten the bolt (A) to specified torque.
4. Tighten the remaining bolts to specified torque.
  Tightening torque:
  
  90 N.m (9.2 kgf-m, 66 ft-lb)
  
  Fig 3: Locating Differential Mount Front Cover Bolts
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Install the center exhaust pipes.
Non-turbo model

< Ref. to INSTALLATION , Center Exhaust Pipe. >

Turbo model

< Ref. to INSTALLATION , Center Exhaust Pipe. >
Install the rear exhaust pipe and muffler.
Non-turbo model

< Ref. to INSTALLATION , Rear Exhaust Pipe. > < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Muffler. >

Turbo model

< Ref. to INSTALLATION , Rear Exhaust Pipe. > < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Muffler. >