Removal Procedure
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
- Remove the tires and wheels. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
Note: Secure the rear axle to the transmission jack.
- Support the rear axle with a transmission jack stand.
- Disconnect the rear wheel speed sensor electrical connector, if equipped.
- Remove the rear park brake cables from the retaining clips (2) at the rear axle mounting bracket.
- Remove the rear brake hoses from the rear axle. Refer to
Rear Brake Hose Replacement.
- Remove the rear coil springs. Refer to
Coil Spring Replacement.
- Remove the mounting bolts for the rear wheel bearing/hub assembly. Refer to
Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement.
Note: Support the rear brake assemblies with mechanics wire or equivalent.
- Remove the rear brake assemblies and relocate to the side.
- Remove the rear axle mounting bolts at the rear axle mounting bracket.
- With the aide of an assistant, lower the rear axle assembly and remove from the transmission jack stand.
Installation Procedure
Note: Secure the rear axle to the transmission jack.
- Position the rear axle assembly on the transmission jack stand.
- With the aide of an assistant, raise the rear axle assembly.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
- Install the rear axle mounting bolts in the rear axle mounting bracket.
Tighten
Tighten rear axle mounting bolts to 90 N·m (66 lb ft).
- Install the rear coil springs. Refer to
Coil Spring Replacement
- Remove the transmission jack stand.
- position the rear brake assemblies on the rear axle.
- Install the mounting bolts for the rear wheel bearing/hub assembly. Refer to
Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement
- Reconnect the rear wheel speed sensor electrical connector, if equipped.
- Install the rear brake hoses to the rear axle. Refer to
Rear Brake Hose Replacement.
- Install the rear park brake cables retaining clips (2) at the rear axle mounting bracket.
- Install the tires and wheels. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
- Remove the support and lower the vehicle..