Axle Assembly
Axle AssemblyMaterial:
Removal and Installation
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Maintenance/Service and Repair.
2. Remove the rear halfshafts.
3. Index-mark the driveshaft flange to the pinion flange.
4. CAUTION: If new driveshaft flange bolts are not available, coat the threads of the original driveshaft flange bolts with Threadlock and sealer.
NOTE: Align the index marks when installing the driveshaft.
Remove the 4 driveshaft flange bolts.
^ To install, tighten to 112 Nm (83 ft. lbs.)
5. CAUTION: The driveshaft flange fits tightly on the pinion flange pilot. Never hammer on the driveshaft or any of its components to disconnect the driveshaft flange from the pinion flange. Pry only in the area shown, with a suitable tool, to disconnect the driveshaft flange from the pinion flange.
Using a suitable tool as shown, disconnect the driveshaft flange from the pinion flange, then using mechanic's wire, position aside the driveshaft.
6. Position a suitable transmission jack to the axle housing.
^ Securely strap the jack to the axle.
7. Remove the axle assembly front lower insulator bolt.
^ To install, tighten to 103 Nm (76 ft. lbs.)
8. Remove the axle assembly rear insulator bolts.
^ To install, tighten to 150 Nm (111 ft. lbs.)
9. Lower the axle assembly from the vehicle.
10. CAUTION: The driveshaft centering socket yoke fits tightly on the pinion flange pilot. To make sure that the yoke seats squarely on the pinion flange, tighten the driveshaft flange bolts evenly in a cross-pattern as shown.
NOTE: If new driveshaft flange bolts are not available, coat the threads of the original driveshaft flange bolts with Threadlock and sealer.
NOTE: Tighten the bolts in a star pattern.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
