Chrysler 300/300 Touring/300C, Dodge Magnum. Instruction - page 69
COUPLER/DAMPER SERVICE
1. Remove three coupler-to-propeller shaft bolt/nuts.
2. Separate coupler (1) and damper (3) (if equipped)
from propeller shaft. Note orientation and direction
of components. It is imperative that they are prop-
erly reinstalled.
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION - FRONT
1. Install propeller shaft (1) into position.
2. Starting at transfer case end, align index marks placed upon removal and loose-install new propeller shaft-to-
transfer case flange bolts.
3. Align index marks at front axle end of shaft, and loose-install new propeller shaft-to-front axle flange bolts.
4. Torque propeller shaft-to-transfer case and axle flange bolts (2) to 61 N·m (45 ft. lbs.).
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5. Install propeller shaft heat shield.
6. Lower vehicle.
INSTALLATION - REAR
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.
COUPLER/DAMPER SERVICE
1. If
coupler
and/or
damper
(V6
Models)
were
removed, align index marks and reinstall. Make
sure protruding sleeve (2) is properly seated
into propshaft or damper counterbores.
2. Install three bolts with washers and nuts and
torque to 58 N·m (43 ft. lbs.) torque.
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1. Obtain helper and install propeller shaft into posi-
tion at axle. Align index marks (3) placed upon
removal. Install propeller shaft rear coupler-to-axle
flange bolt/nuts by hand. Do not torque at this time.
2. 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 torque at this time.
3. Loosely install center bearing-to-body bolts. Do not
torque at this time.
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4. Torque propeller shaft front coupler-to-transmission
flange bolt/nuts to 58 N·m (43 ft. lbs.)
5. Torque propeller shaft rear coupler-to-axle flange
bolt/nuts to 58 N·m (43 ft. lbs.)
NOTE: Note: It is necessary to compress rear sus-
pension to ride height before securing center
bearing to body. Failure to compress suspension
may result in objectionable noise and premature
bearing wear.
6. Compress
rear
suspension
with
suitable
jack
stands (2).
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