Axle Vibration Damper Replacement
Axle Vibration Damper ReplacementRemoval Procedure
1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the front dampener nut from the frame mount bracket.
3. Remove the rear dampener bolt and the nut from the axle mount bracket.
4. Remove the axle vibration dampener.
5. Remove the dampener frame mount bracket (if necessary).
Installation Procedure
1. Install the dampener frame mount bracket to the frame (if removed).
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
2. Install the bolts and the nuts.
^ Tighten the bolts to 46 Nm (34 ft. lbs.).
^ Tighten the nuts to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.).
3. Install the axle vibration dampener.
4. Install the rear dampener bolt and nut to the axle mount bracket.
^ Tighten the bolt to 86 Nm (63 ft. lbs.).
^ Tighten the nut to 65 Nm (48 ft. lbs.).
5. Install the front dampener nut to the frame mount bracket.
Tighten the nut to 100 Nm (74 ft. lbs.).
6. Lower the vehicle.