Service Procedure

1. Raise the vehicle on an appropriate hoist.





2. Using Mopar Brake Clean.
(P/N 04897150AB) or equivalent and a shop towel, remove all dirt, mud and/or rustproofing from the axle tube between the axle flange and the axle U-bolts (Figure 1).

CAUTION:
The axle tube area where the reinforcement bracket mounts must be clean before installation. Failure to clean the axle tube may cause reinforcement bracket misalignment.





3. Remove and discard the two original brake caliper adapter-to-caliper mounting bracket bolts on the left caliper (Figure 2).





4. Place the axle flange reinforcement bracket body into position and install the two new brake caliper adapter-to-caliper mounting bracket bolts provided in the package (Figure 3). Only tighten the bolts to 75 in. lbs. (9 N.m) at this time.

NOTE:
All of the bolts provided in the repair package are interchangeable.





5. Place the axle flange reinforcement bracket cap into position (Figure 4). Install the two retaining bolts provided and tighten the bolts evenly to 60 ft. lbs. (81 N.m) (Figure 4). Then tighten the bolts to 120 ft. lbs. (162 N.m). Tighten the bolts a second time to 120 ft. lbs. (162 N.m).

CAUTION:
The axle flange reinforcement cap retaining bolts must be tightened evenly to maintain equal clamping (gaps) between the axle flange reinforcement body and reinforcement cap.

6. Tighten the brake caliper adapter-to-caliper mounting bracket bolts to 100 ft. lbs. (135 Nm) (Figure 3).

7. Repeat steps 2 through 6 on the right rear brake caliper.

8. Lower the vehicle from the hoist.