Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Bevel Box, Installing
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Refer to the Parts Information for the grease for clutch plate splines.
Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal while noting the following:
- Tightening specifications. Refer to BEVEL BOX, TIGHTENING SPECIFICATION .
-- Grease the splines on the bevel box.
-- Insert the bevel box and press it all the way on the transmission.
Tip
- If the tooth position is incorrect the bevel box cannot be pressed against the transmission. To do so turn the flange shaft.
- If the tooth position is correct and it is guided centered, the bevel box slides against the transmission all the way.
-- Tighten the bevel box. Refer to Figure.
-- Install the driveshaft. Refer to DRIVESHAFT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Install the subframe with the steering gear. Refer to SUBFRAME WITH STEERING GEAR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Check the gear oil level in bevel box. Refer to GEAR OIL, CHECKING LEVEL .
Tightening Specifications
- Flange shaft bolt: OVERVIEW - BEVEL BOX
- Refer to OVERVIEW - DRIVE AXLE .
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.