Removal and Replacement

Removal
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Position a suitable lifting device under the axle.
3. Secure axle to device.
4. Remove the wheels and tires.
5. Secure brake drums to the axle shaft.
6. Remove the RWAL sensor from the differential housing, if necessary. Refer to Brakes and Traction Control for proper procedures.
7. Disconnect the brake hose at the axle junction block. Do not disconnect the brake hydraulic lines at the wheel cylinders.
8. Disconnect the parking brake cables and cable brackets.
9. Disconnect the vent hose from the axle shaft tube.
10. Mark the propeller shaft and yoke for installation alignment reference.
11. Remove propeller shaft.
12. Disconnect shock absorbers from axle.
13. Remove the spring clamps and spring brackets. Refer to Steering and Suspension, for proper procedures.
14. Separate the axle from the vehicle.

Installation
1. Raise the axle with lifting device and align to the leaf spring centering bolts.
2. Install the spring clamps and spring brackets.
3. Install shock absorbers and tighten nuts to 82 Nm (60 ft. lbs.) torque.
4. Install the RWAL sensor to the differential housing, if necessary.
5. Connect the parking brake cables and cable brackets.
6. Install the brake drums.
7. Connect the brake hose to the axle junction block.
8. Install axle vent hose.
9. Align propeller shaft and pinion yoke reference marks. Install universal joint straps and bolts. Tighten to 19 Nm (14 ft. lbs.) torque.
10. Install the wheels and tires.
11. Add gear lubricant, if necessary.
12. Remove lifting device from axle and lower the vehicle.