Installation

INSTALLATION






CAUTION: Suspension components with rubber bushings should be tightened with the weight of the vehicle on the suspension. Failure to follow these instructions will result in damage to the bushings.

1. Secure axle to lifting device.
2. Align axle under the vehicle.
3. Install springs, retainer clip and bolts.
4. Raise axle and align it with the spring pads.
5. Install lower control arms (1) in the axle brackets. Install bolts (2) and nuts and hand tighten nuts.





6. Install upper control arms (1) in the axle brackets. Install bolts and nuts (2) and hand tighten nuts.





7. Install track bar in axle bracket and install bolt and nut hand tighten.
8. Install shock absorbers (1) and install nuts (3) and bolts (4) hand tighten.





9. Install stabilizer bar link (1) in axle bracket and tighten nut (2) to 150 Nm (111 ft. lbs.).
10. Install track bar and tighten bolt to 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.)
11. Install drag link and tie rod to the steering knuckles.
12. Install steering damper in axle bracket and tighten to 75 Nm (55 ft. lbs.).





13. Install rotors, brake calipers, and ABS wheel speed sensors.
14. Install brake hose retainers (1) and bolts (2).





15. Install axle vent hose.
16. Install propeller shaft (1) with all reference marks aligned.
17. Install transfer case companion flange (2) bolts and tighten to 88 Nm (65 ft. lbs.).
18. Install new axle companion flange (3) bolts and tighten to 28 Nm (21 ft. lbs.).

NOTE: Companion flange bolts incorporate a Loctite(R) patch, new bolts should be used. If bolts are not available, clean bolts and apply Loctite(R) 242 to the threads.

19. Lower vehicle on the ground and tighten the following components at the axle:
- Upper control arm nuts - 250 Nm (184 ft. lbs.)
- Lower control arm nuts - 375 Nm (400 ft. lbs.)
- Shock absorber nuts - 136 Nm (100 ft. lbs.)
- Track bar bolt - 370 Nm (273 ft. lbs.)

20. Check front wheel alignment.