Installation

INSTALLATION

Special Tools:










1. When installing the halfshafts, use axle seal protector (1).






NOTE: Use care when installing halfshaft to axle assembly. The halfshaft installation angle should be minimized to avoid damage to seal upon installation.

2. Raise axle just enough to install the left halfshaft. Use caution to protect axle seal and journal. Verify proper installation by pulling outward on joint by hand.





3. Carefully raise rear axle.
4. Install two rear axle-to-crossmember bolts (1) and torque to 135 Nm (100 ft. lbs.).





5. Install rear axle forward mount isolator bolt/nut (1) and torque to 135 Nm (100 ft. lbs.).
6. Install axle vent tube.





7. Using axle seal protector (1), carefully install the right halfshaft into the axle assembly. Use caution to protect axle seal and journal.





8. Install the halfshaft into the hub.





9. Swing rear knuckle into position as shown.
10. Install the camber link nut and bolt (2) and torque to specifications.
11. Install the tension link nut and bolt (1) and torque to specifications.
12. Install the toe link nut and bolt (4) and torque to specifications.
13. Install the wheel speed sensor and secure with bolt (3) and torque to specifications.
14. Install the halfshaft nut and torque to 310 Nm (229 ft. lbs.).
15. Install the rear caliper. Disc Brake Caliper - Removal.





16. Align propeller shaft index marks (3) and start propeller shaft coupler-to-axle bolt/nuts by hand. Then, torque to 58 Nm (43 ft. lbs.).





17. Install rear exhaust system and torque nuts (1) to specification.





18. Remove fill plug (1) and fill rear axle. for fluid type and quantity.
19. Install fill plug and tighten to 35 Nm (26 ft lbs).
20. Pump brake pedal until caliper pistons and brake pads are seated and a firm brake pedal is obtained.