11 Inch Axle

Removal Procedure
1. Raise the vehicle and place jack stands under the frame side rails for support.
2. Drain the lubricant from the axle housing.
3. Disconnect the propeller shaft.
4. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
5. Remove the brake drum or hub and drum.
6. Disconnect the parking brake cable from the lever and at the brake flange plate.
7. Disconnect hydraulic brake pipes from the connectors.
8. Disconnect the shock absorbers from the axle brackets.
9. Disconnect the vent hose from the axle vent fitting.
10. Support the axle assembly with a hydraulic floor jack.
11. Remove the nuts and washers from the U-bolts.
12. Remove the U-bolts, spring plates, and spacers from the axle assembly.
13. Lower the axle assembly.


Installation Procedure
1. Place the axle assembly under the vehicle.
2. Align the axle assembly with the springs.
3. Connect the spacers, spring plates, and U-bolts to the axle assembly.
4. Raise the axle assembly.
5. Install the washers and nuts to the U-bolts.
^ Firmly thread the nuts.
^ Adjust the alignment of the axle assembly.
6. Connect the vent hose to the axle vent fitting.
7. Connect the shock absorbers to the axle brackets.
8. Connect the hydraulic brake lines to the connectors.
9. Connect the parking brake cable to the level and the flange plate.
10. Install the brake drum or hub and drum.
11. Install the tire and wheel assembly.
12. Connect the propeller shaft.
13. Fill the axle assembly with axle lubricant to the filler plug hole level.
14. Bleed the brake system, check brake operation and adjust if necessary.
15. Remove the jack stands and lower the vehicle.
16. Check axle operation.
17. Check for fluid leaks.
18. Road test the vehicle.