Installation

INSTALLATION





1. Install coil springs and insulators. Raise axle into place.
2. Install lower control arms (1) to axle brackets (2).





3. Install upper control arms (2) to axle brackets (1).





4. Install shock absorbers (1) to axle brackets (2).





5. Install stabilizer bar (1) and clamps (2) to axle.
6. Install propeller shaft.





7. Install axle vent hose (1) to axle vent (2) and cover bracket.






NOTE: If a bearing flange stud is loose or has backed out tighten stud to 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.).

8. Install axle shaft (1) into axle tube and backing plate with new O-ring on axle.





9. Slip O-ring (2) through backing plate, then push axle through backing plate until bearing (1) is exposed.
10. Install O-ring (2) axle bearing.





11. Push axle into axle tube.
12. Install axle (2) flange nuts (1) and tighten to 119 Nm (88 ft. lbs.).





13. Install speed sensors (2) in axle tube (1) flange.
14. Install calipers and rotors.





15. Install differential cover (1), fill differential and install fill plug (2).