Installation

1. Push axle shaft into axle tube, making sure splined shaft end engages side gears. Be careful not to damage oil seals and bearings.




2. Push the flanged end of axle shaft towards center of axle and install C-clip. Pull flanged end outward until C-clip locks into side gear.




3. Install pinion mate shaft. Be sure lockscrew hole of the shaft is lined up with the lockscrew hole in case. Be sure pinion gear side washers are in correct position.

4. Install the new lockscrew, making sure the hole in the differential cross shaft is lined up with the screw hole in the case. Make sure the threads in the differential case and on the lockscrew are free of dirt and oil. Tighten lockscrew to 27-34 Nm (20-25 ft-lbs).

5. Add RTV or an equivalent sealer to the cover plate. Install cover plate.

A flat mounting surface cover plate is used on all Dana design axles. This cover plate requires the use of a silicone rubber sealer material, Silicon Rubber E7TZ-19562-A (ESL-M4G273A), or equivalent rather than a gasket.

The cover face of the carrier and the flat surface of the cover plate must be free of any oil film or foreign material.

CAUTION: Clean both flat surfaces with a suitable solvent to remove all traces of oil film. Sealant material must meet specifications of ESL-M4G273-A, B, ASTM1, GE503, Z1, Z2, Z3 sealant or equivalent.

Apply Silicone Rubber, E7TZ -19562-A (ESL- M4G273-A), or equivalent to cover plate surface. Ensure that the sealer bead is laid on the inside of the cover screw holes. The bead is not to pass through the holes or outside of the holes.

The bead is to be 3.18-6.35mm (1/8-1/4 inch) high and 3.18-6.35mm (1/8-1/4 inch) wide.

NOTE: Cover assembly must be installed within 15 minutes of application of the silicone or new sealant must be applied.

Assemble two cover screws into cover at 8 O'clock and 2 O'clock position. Use these two holes to guide cover plate into position on the carrier.

Install remaining screws. Tighten alternately and evenly. Tighten screws to 41-54 Nm (30-40 ft-lbs).




Allow one hour cure time before filling carrier with the proper amount of specified lubricant and vehicle operation.

6. Fill the axle housing with the specified amount of axle lubricant.

7. Install brake drum in position of on axle shaft flange.

8. Install wheel and tire assembly in position to axle shaft flange. Tighten nuts to specification.

9. Lower vehicle and road test.