Axle Assembly

Axle Assembly

Service Repair No - 54.10.01

Removal

1. WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.

Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the front wheels and tires.
3. Remove the LH halfshaft.
4. Remove the axle tube.





5. Remove the front axle crossmember.
^ Remove the 4 bolts.





6. CAUTION: Mark the position of the driveshaft flange in relation to the drive pinion flange.

CAUTION: To avoid damage to the joint or gaiter, do not allow the driveshaft to hang.

Release the driveshaft from the front axle drive flange.
^ Remove the 6 Torx bolts and washers, discard the bolts.
^ Using a transmission jack support the front differential case.





8. CAUTION: Before the disconnection or removal of any components, ensure the area around joint faces and connections are clean. Plug any open connections to prevent contamination.

Disconnect the breather line.
^ Release the clip.





9. Remove the front differential case.
^ Remove and discard the three differential mounting bolts.
^ Remove the differential front mounting bolt.
^ With assistance, maneuver and lower the front differential case.

Installation
1. Install the front differential case.
^ With assistance, raise and maneuver the front differential case.
2. With assistance, align and secure the front differential case.
^ Connect the breather line.
^ Tighten the M 14 bolt to 105 Nm (77 ft. lbs.).
^ Tighten the M12 bolts to 80 Nm, plus a further 60 degrees.
3. Attach the driveshaft to the front axle drive flange.
^ Tighten the new Torx bolts to 45 Nm (33 ft. lbs.), then a further 90 degrees.
4. Install the front axle crossmember.
^ Tighten the 4 bolts to 115 Nm (85 ft. lbs.).
5. Install the axle tube.
6. Install the LH halfshaft.
7. Install the wheels and tires.
^ Tighten the wheel nuts to 140 Nm (103 ft. lbs.).