Axle Beam: Service and Repair

Rear Axle Brace Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
2. Raise and support the rear axle at the designed D-height. Refer to Trim Height Specifications (Trim Height Specifications).

Important: When disconnecting the rear axle tie rod, the air suspension system must be depressurized or the body may shift during the repair.


3. If equipped with air suspension, depressurize the air suspension system. Refer to Air Suspension Depressurization (Air Suspension Depressurization).
4. Remove the rear axle brace and rear axle tie rod to the rear axle mounting bolt.




5. Remove the rear axle brace to frame mounting nut.
6. Remove the rear axle brace from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the rear axle brace to the vehicle.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

2. Install the rear axle brace to frame mounting nut.

Tighten the rear axle brace to frame mounting nut to 95 Nm (70 ft. lbs.).




3. Install the rear axle brace and rear axle tie rod to the rear axle mounting bolt.

Tighten the rear axle brace and rear axle tie rod to the rear axle mounting bolt to 190 Nm (140 ft. lbs.).

4. Remove the rear axle support.
5. Lower the vehicle.