Installation

INSTALLATION





1. Raise axle to vehicle.
2. Install pinion nose bushing (2) bolt (1) and nut. Tighten nut to 95 Nm (70 ft. lbs.)





3. Install axle tube bushing (2) bolt (1) and nut. Tighten nut to 95 Nm (70 ft. lbs.)





4. Install differential cover bracket bushing (2) bolts (1) and tighten bolts to 47 Nm (35 ft. lbs.)





5. Install ELSD connector (1) and differential vent hose (2).





6. Install half shafts into axle and knuckles. Verify axles are engaged in the axle.
7. Install clevis (3) bolt and nut (4) on lower control arms and tighten to specification.





8. Install upper control arms on knuckles and tighten ball joint nuts to specifications.
9. Install tie rod ends (4) and nuts (5) on knuckles and tighten to specifications.
10. Install stabilizer bar links (3) and bolts (6) on lower control arms and tighten to specifications.





11. Install brake calipers on knuckles.
12. Install wheel speed sensor (1) on hub/bearing (3).
13. Install half shaft hub nuts and tighten to 135 Nm (100 ft. lbs.).
14. Install propeller shaft on pinion flange with reference marks aligned and tighten to 180 Nm (80 ft. lbs.).
15. Install drain plug and tighten to 60 Nm (44 ft. lbs.).
16. Fill differential housing and install fill plug. Tighten plug to 60 Nm (44 ft. lbs.).
17. Install skid plate.