Rear Axle - 248RBI

REMOVAL
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Position a suitable lifting device under the axle.
3. Secure axle to device.
4. Remove the wheels and tires.
5. Secure brake drums to the axle shaft.
6. Remove RWAL sensor from the differential housing, if necessary. Refer to Brakes and Traction Control for procedures.
7. Disconnect the brake hose at the axle junction block. Do not disconnect the brake hydraulic lines at the wheel cylinders.
8. Disconnect the parking brake cables and cable brackets.
9. Disconnect the vent hose from the axle shaft tube.
10. Mark propeller shaft and yoke for installation alignment reference.
11. Remove propeller shaft.
12. Disconnect shock absorbers from axle.
13. Remove spring clamps and spring brackets. Refer to Steering and Suspension for procedures.
14. Separate axle from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION
1. Raise axle with lifting device and align to the leaf spring centering bolts.
2. Install spring clamps and spring brackets. Refer to Steering and Suspension for procedures.
3. Install shock absorbers and tighten nuts to 82 Nm (60 ft. lbs.).
4. Install RWAL sensor to the differential housing, if necessary. Refer to Brakes and Traction Control for procedures.
5. Install parking brake cables, cable brackets and brake drums. Refer to 5 Brakes for procedures.
6. Connect brake hose to axle junction block.
7. Install axle vent hose.
8. Align propeller shaft and pinion yoke reference marks. Install universal joint straps and bolts. Tighten to 19 Nm (14 ft. lbs.).
9. Install the wheels and tires.
10. Add gear lubricant, if necessary. Refer to Specifications for lubricant requirements.
11. Remove lifting device from axle and lower the vehicle.