Special Tools
• | J 2619-01 Slide Hammer W/ 1/2 x 13 Adapter |
• | J 45859 Axle Shaft Remover/Installer
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Removal Procedure
- Raise the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
- Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
- Remove the brake caliper mounting bracket. Refer to
Rear Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement.
- Remove the rear wheel speed sensor.
- Remove the rear axle housing cover and the gasket. Refer to
Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement.
- Remove the pinion shaft locking bolt.
- On axles without a locking differential, remove the pinion shaft.
- On axles with a locking differential, remove the shaft part way. Rotate the case until the pinion shaft touches the housing.
- On axles with a locking differential, use a screwdriver, or a similar tool, to enter the differential case and rotate the C-lock (1) until the C-lock aligns with the thrust block (2).
- Push the flange of the axle shaft (1) toward the differential.
- Remove the C-lock from the button end of the axle shaft.
Note: When removing the axle shaft, do not rotate the shaft. Rotating the shaft will misalign the gears. Misaligning the gears will make the installing of the axle shaft difficult.
- Remove the axle shaft from the housing.
Note: Perform the following step if the axle shaft is hard to remove.
- Using the
J 2619-01 slide hammer
(1) and the
J 45859 remover/installer
(2)
to remove the axle shaft from the housing.
Installation Procedure
- Install the axle shaft into the rear axle housing, allowing the splines to engage the differential side gear.
- On axles without a locking differential, place the C-lock on the button end of the axle shaft.
- On axles with a locking differential, keep the pinion shaft partially withdrawn.
- On axles with a locking differential, place the C-lock (1) on the axle shaft (3) so that the ends are flush with the thrust block (2).
- Pull the shaft flange outward in order to seat the C-lock in the differential gear.
- Align the hole in the pinion shaft with the bolt hole in the differential case.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
- Install the new pinion shaft locking bolt.
• | For the 8.6 inch axle, tighten the pinion shaft locking bolt to
36 N·m (27 lb ft). |
• | For the 9.5 LD inch axle, tighten the pinion shaft locking bolt to
50 N·m (37 lb ft). |
- Install the rear axle housing cover and the gasket. Refer to
Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement.
- Install the brake caliper mounting bracket. Refer to
Rear Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement.
- Install the rear wheel speed sensor.
- Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
- Fill the rear axle with the proper axle lubricant. Refer to
Rear Axle Lubricant Level Inspection.
- Lower the vehicle.