Axle Assembly [3.0L/4.2L/2.7L Diesel]

Axle Assembly

Removal
1
WARNING: Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.
Raise the vehicle.
2 Remove both halfshafts. For additional information, refer to Rear Halfshaft Service and Repair




3 Remove the rear crossmember.




4 Remove the rear subframe crossbrace.
- Remove the rear subframe crossbrace.




5
CAUTION: Under no circumstances must the flexible coupling (or its fixings) be loosened or removed from the driveshaft.
Detach the driveshaft from the rear drive axle flange.
- Mark the position of the driveshaft in relation to the rear drive axle flange.
- Mark the position of the balance nut in relation to the rear drive axle flange. (if fitted).
- Mark the position of each nut and bolt in relation to the driveshaft flexible joint.
6 Using the special tool, support the axle assembly.




7 Remove the axle assembly.

Installation





1 To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Tighten to 190 Nm.




2 Tighten to 90 Nm.




3 Tighten to 108 Nm.




4 Tighten to 62 Nm.




5 Tighten to 30 Nm.