Axle Housing Installation

U-bolt Installation:

1. Raise the axle housing into position so that the U-bolt plates can be installed. Tighten the U-bolts to specification. There are different specifications, depending on the vehicle.

Shock Absorber Lower Bolt Removal:

2. Connect the shock absorber lower bolts to the mounting bracket on the axle housing. Install the attaching nuts and tighten to specification.

Brake Line Removal:

3. Insert the vent fitting into the hydraulic junction block and position the assembly over the housing vent hole. Hand start the vent fitting and tighten.

Backing Plate Removal:

4. Position the brake lines to the axle housing and secure with the retaining clips at the right hand axle tube and vent fitting through the junction block.

Install the brake backing plates on the axle housing flanges (no gaskets required). Tighten the attaching nuts to 28-54 Nm (20-40 ft-lbs).