Installation

INSTALLATION





1. Raise axle with lift and align to the leaf spring centering bolts.
2. Install axle U-bolts (1) and tighten nuts (2) to 455 Nm (336 ft. lbs.).





3. Install shock absorbers (1) to axle and tighten nuts to 160 Nm (118 ft. lbs.).
4. Install stabilizer bar (2) to axle and tighten nuts to 65 Nm (48 ft. lbs.).





5. Install rotors, brake calipers, brake lines (1) and park cables (2) to axle housing.





6. Install wiring harness (1) to brake sensor (2).





7. Install axle vent hose (1) to axle housing (2).





8. Install propeller shaft (1) to pinion flange (2) with reference marks aligned and tighten to specification.
9. Fill differential to specifications.
10. Remove lift from axle and lower the vehicle.