Rear Axle - 194RBI

REMOVAL
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Position a suitable lifting device under the axle.
3. Secure axle to device.
4. Remove the wheels and tires.
5. Remove the brake drums from the axle. Refer to Brakes and Traction Control, for proper procedures.
6. Disconnect parking brake cables from brackets and lever.
7. Remove wheel speed sensors, if necessary. Refer to Brakes and Traction Control, for proper procedures.
8. Disconnect the brake hose at the axle junction block. Do not disconnect the brake hydraulic lines at the wheel cylinders. Refer to Brakes and Traction Control, for proper procedures.
9. Disconnect the vent hose from the axle shaft tube.
10. Mark the propeller shaft and yokes for installation alignment reference.
11. Remove propeller shaft.
12. Disconnect stabilizer bar links.
13. Disconnect shock absorbers from axle.
14. Remove the U-bolts which hold the axle to the spring brackets.
15. Separate the axle from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION

NOTE: The weight of the vehicle must be supported by the springs before suspension arms and track bar fasteners can be tightened. If the springs are not at their normal ride position, vehicle ride height and handling could be affected.

1. Raise the axle with lifting device and align the spring centering bolts with the mating holes in the axle spring perch.
2. Install the U-bolts, which hold the axle to the spring brackets. Tighten nuts to 70 Nm (52 ft. lbs.).
3. Install shock absorbers and tighten nuts to 60 Nm (44 ft. lbs.) torque.
4. Install stabilizer bar links and tighten nuts to 74 Nm (55 ft. lbs.) torque.
5. Install the wheel speed sensors, if necessary.
6. Connect parking brake cable to brackets and lever.
7. Install the brake drums.
8. Connect the brake hose to the axle junction block.
9. Install axle vent hose.
10. Align propeller shaft and pinion yoke reference marks. Install U-joint straps and bolts. Tighten to 19 Nm (14 ft. lbs.) torque.
11. Install the wheels and tires.
12. Add gear lubricant, if necessary.
13. Remove lifting device from axle and lower the vehicle.