Axle Assembly
Axle AssemblyAxle Assembly:
Removal and Installation
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Remove the rear brake discs.
3. Remove the rear driveshaft.
4. Disconnect the disc brake anti-lock sensor from the axle.
NOTE: If the vent hose is disconnected from the vehicle body, a new retainer must be installed.
5. Remove the vent hose.
6. Remove the brake tube junction block bolt.
^ To install, tighten to 18 Nm (13 lb-ft).
7. Separate the parking brake cables from the axle housing.
^ To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
8. Remove the brake tube bracket bolt, then remove the brake tube from the brake tube retaining clips.
^ To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
9. Remove the parking brake cables.
10. Support the axle with a suitable transmission jack.
11. Remove the lower shock absorber nuts and bolts.
^ To install, tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
12. Remove the rear axle U-bolt assembly.
1 Remove the spring plate nuts.
2 Remove the 2 spring plate U-bolts.
3 Remove the spring plate.
4 Repeat the procedure for the other side.
^ To install, tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).
13. Lower the axle assembly from the vehicle.
14. To install the original assembly, reverse the removal procedure.
15. To install a factory replacement axle assembly, remove the new disc brake calipers and the vent plug. Follow the removal procedure in reverse.
16. Check the rear axle fluid level after installation.