Removal And Installation: Installation
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- If removed, install the RDM rear bracket and tighten the bolts to the proper torque specification. Refer to: TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Secure the RDM on a suitable jack and secure it with chains.
- Position the RDM in the vehicle.
- Install the RH halfshaft on the RDM.
- Raise the RDM with the RH halfshaft into position.
- Connect the vent hose (1).
- Install RDM rear bracket isolator bolt (1) hand tight.
- Place the RDM front bracket (1) in the vehicle.
- Install the RDM front bracket to RDM bolts (2) and tighten to the proper torque specification. Refer to: TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install the RDM front bracket to isolator bolts (1) and tighten to the proper torque specification. Refer to: TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Tighten the RDM rear bracket to isolator bolt (1) to the proper torque specification. Refer to: TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install the rear left halfshaft. Refer to: or Rear Half Shaft - REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Install the RH rear halfshaft hub nut (1) and tighten to the proper torque specification. Refer to: TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .NOTE:
The six bolts that are used to secure the propeller shaft to the RDM input flange MUST be replaced.
NOTE:Use of Anti-seize compound is prohibited.
- Connect the propeller shaft to the RDM, align the index marks made during removal, install NEW
rear propeller shaft bolts (1) and tighten to the proper torque specification. Refer to: TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
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- Connect the pump motor wire harness connector (1).
- Connect the pressure sensor wire harness connector (1).
- Fill the RDM with differential fluid. Refer to FLUID, DIFFERENTIAL, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Remove the support and lower the vehicle.
- Connect the negative battery cable. If equipped with an Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS), connect the IBS connector.