Axle Assembly

Axle Assembly








Removal and Installation
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Remove the rear halfshafts.

3. Index-mark the driveshaft flange to the pinion flange.





4. NOTE: Align the index marks when installing the driveshaft.

Remove and discard the 4 driveshaft flange bolts.
^ To install, tighten to 112 Nm (83 lb-ft).





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 or damage to the component may occur.

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 2 axle assembly front lower insulator bolts.
^ To install, tighten to 103 Nm (76 lb-ft).
8. Remove the 2 axle assembly rear insulator bolts.
^ To install, tighten to 150 Nm (111 lb-ft).
9. Disconnect the axle vent hose from the axle cover vent.
10. Lower the axle assembly from the vehicle.

11. 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.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.