8.6 Inch Axle (with RPO JL4)

Rear Axle Shaft Replacement (8.6 Inch Axle W/JL4)

Tools Required
^ J2619-01 Slide Hammer
^ J45859 Axle Remover

Removal Procedure
1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
3. Remove the brake caliper.
4. Remove the rear wheel speed sensor.
5. Remove the rear cover and the gasket.





6. Remove the pinion shaft locking bolt.





7. Remove the pinion shaft.





8. Push the flange of the axle shaft (1) toward the differential.

Important: It may be necessary to tap the axle shaft toward the differential with a soft faced mallet to obtain the clearance needed to remove the C-lock.

9. Remove the C-lock (4) from the button end of the axle shaft (1).

Important: When removing the axle shaft, do not rotate the shaft. Rotating the shaft will misalign the gears. Misaligning the gears will make the assembly difficult.

10. Remove the axle shaft (1) from the housing (5) by pulling the axle shaft away from the differential.





11. If the axle is difficult to remove, use the J45859 (1) and the J2619-01 (2) to remove the axle shaft from the housing.

Installation Procedure

Important: Carefully insert the axle shaft in order to not damage the seal.





1. Install the axle shaft (1) into the rear axle housing (5).
2. Slide the axle shaft (1) into place allowing the splines to engage the differential side gear.
It may be necessary to tap the end of the axle shaft with a soft faced mallet as it is being installed to seat the wheel speed sensor ring on the axle.
3. Place the lock (4) on the button end of the axle shaft (1).





4. Pull the shaft flange outward in order to seat the lock in the differential gear.
5. Align the hole in the pinion shaft with the bolt hole in the differential case.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

6. Install the new pinion shaft locking bolt.
Tighten the pinion shaft locking bolt to 36 Nm (27 lb ft).
7. Install the rear cover and the gasket.
8. Install the rear wheel speed sensor.
9. Install the brake caliper.
10. Install the tire and wheel assembly.
11. Fill the rear axle.
12. Lower the vehicle.