Rear Axle - 11 1/2AA

REAR AXLE - 11 1/2 AA

REMOVAL
1. With vehicle in neutral, position vehicle on hoist.
2. Position a lift under axle and secure lift to the axle.
3. Remove all brake components.
4. Mark propeller shaft and companion flange for installation alignment reference.
5. Remove propeller shaft.
6. Remove axle vent hose.





7. Remove shock absorbers (3) from axle (2).





8. Remove U-bolts (4) from axle.
9. Remove axle from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION





1. Raise axle with lift and align to the leaf spring (1) centering bolts.
2. Install axle U-bolts (5) and tighten to 149 Nm (110 ft. lbs.).
3. Install shock absorbers to axle and tighten to specification.
4. Install all brake components.
5. Install propeller shaft with reference marks aligned and tighten to specification.
6. Install axle vent hose.
7. Fill differential to specifications.
8. Remove lift from axle and lower the vehicle.