Drive Axles, Bearings and Joints: Service Precautions

PRECAUTION (DRIVELINE/AXLE)
Wheels And Tires Removal/Installation
- The removal and installation procedures for the wheels and tires are not mentioned in this section. When a wheel is removed, tighten it to 89 - 127 Nm (9.0 - 13.0 kgf-m, 66 - 94 ft. lbs.).

Brake Lines Disconnection/Connection

CAUTION: Brake fluid will damage painted surface. If brake fluid does get on a painted surface, wipe it off immediately.

- Tighten the brake pipe flare nut by using the SST (49 0259 770B). Be sure to modify the brake pipe flare nut tightening torque to allow for use of a torque wrench-SST combination.
- If any brake line has been disconnected anytime during the procedure, add brake fluid, bleed the brakes, and inspect for leakage after the procedure has been completed.

Suspension arm removal/installation
- Tighten any part of the suspension that uses rubber bushings only after vehicle has been lowered and unloaded.*

*Unloaded: Fuel tank full; engine coolant and engine oil at specified level; spare tire, jack, and tools in designated position.