Axle Housing Replacement

REMOVAL PROCEDURE





1. Raise the vehicle. Support the vehicle at the frame. A hoist must remain under the rear axle housing.
2. Remove the rear wheels.
3. Remove the drums, if equipped.
4. Remove the rear rotors, if equipped.
5. Remove the axle vibration dampener.
6. Remove the shock absorber nuts and washers.
7. Remove the shock absorbers from the anchor plates.
8. Mark the propeller shaft and the pinion flange.

IMPORTANT: Observe and reference mark the positions of all the driveline components relative to the propeller shaft and axles prior to disassembly. These components include the propeller shafts, the drive axles, the pinion flanges, and the output shafts. Reassemble all the components in the exact places from which you removed these parts. Follow any specifications, torque values, and measurements made prior to disassembly.

9. Remove the propeller shaft.
10. Secure the propeller shaft out of the way in order to not put stress on the universal joints.
11. Remove the brake pipes at the axle housing.
12. Disconnect the brake pipes at the backing plates.
13. Disconnect the rear park brake cable(s) from the rear axle.
14. Remove the nuts and washers.
15. Remove the U-bolts and anchor plates.





16. Disconnect the vent hose from the axle housing.
16.1. Move the axle from above the springs.
16.2. Lower the axle from the vehicle,using the hoist.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE





1. Install the axle into the vehicle using the hoist.
2. Connect the vent hose to the axle housing.





3. Install the U-bolts and the anchor plates.
4. Install the nuts and the washers.
- Tighten the nuts to 100 Nm (74 ft. lbs.).

NOTICE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

5. Connect the brake pipes to the backing plate.
6. Connect the park brake cable(s).
7. Install the brake pipes at the axle housing.
8. Bleed the brake system.





9. Line up the previously made marks on the propeller shaft with the marks on the pinion flange. Install the propeller shaft.
10. Install the retainers and the bolts to the pinion flange.
- Tighten the bolts to 45 Nm (33 ft. lbs.).

11. Install the shock absorbers to the anchor plates.
12. Install the washers and the nuts.
- Tighten the nuts to 84 Nm (62 ft. lbs.).

13. Install the axle vibration dampener.
14. Install the rear rotors, if equipped.
15. Install the drums, if equipped.
16. Install the rear wheels. Refer to Wheel Installation in Wheels and Tires.
17. Add lubricant to the axle housing to a level within 9.5 mm (3/8 inch) of the filler plug hole.