Axle Assembly
Axle AssemblyAxle Assembly:
Removal and Installation
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. If equipped, remove the front skid plate nuts and the front skid plate.
^ To install, tighten to 15 Nm (11 lb-ft).
3. Remove the front driveshaft.
4. Remove the halfshafts.
5. Remove the 4 crossmember bolts and the crossmember.
^ To install, tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
6. Use a high-lift jack to support the axle assembly.
7. Remove the axle tube bushing nut and axle tube bushing bolt.
^ To install, tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).
8. Remove the lower mounting bushing bolt.
^ To install, tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).
9. Remove the bolt from the lower steering shaft-to-steering gear and disconnect the coupler from the rack.
^ To install, tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
10. Remove the upper mounting bushing bolt.
^ To install, tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).
11. Carefully lower the axle assembly.
12. Disconnect the vent hose from the axle vent.
13. NOTE: Make sure the axle vent hose is connected.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.