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Installation







INSTALLATION





1. Lift axle into vehicle.
2. Install bolts (1) in rear axle bracket (1) and tighten to 88 Nm (65 ft. lbs.).




3. Install bolt (1) and nut in right axle (2) bracket and tighten to 61 Nm (45 ft. lbs.).




4. Install oil filter drain tray (1) and vent hose (2) on differential cover.




5. Install front axle bracket, bolts (2) and nuts on axle housing. Install front axle bracket bolt (1) and nut in front crossmember. Tighten front axle bracket nuts to 61 Nm (45 ft. lbs.).




6. Install half shafts (1) into axle and steering knuckle (2) and hub bearing.




7. Install upper ball joint into steering knuckles (2) and tighten nuts (1) to specifications.




8. Install tie rod ends (1) on steering knuckles (2) and tighten to specifications.




9. Align clevis (1) with lower control arm and install clevis bolts. Tighten clevis and nuts (2) to specifications.




10. Install stabilizer bar links (1) and tighten bolts (2) to specifications.




11. Install new half shaft (2) hub nuts (1) and tighten to 136 Nm (100 ft. lbs.).




12. Install propeller shaft with reference marks (1, 2) aligned.

NOTE: Clean propeller shaft bolts and apply Mopar Lock & Seal Adhesive or equivalent to the threads before installation.

13. Install propeller shaft bolts and tighten to specifications.
14. Fill differential with gear lubricant.
15. Install skid plate, if equipped.
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