Removal Procedure
- Raise the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
.
- Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
.
- Remove the flange bolts.
- Lightly tap the axle shaft with a soft-faced hammer in order to loosen the shaft.
- Grip the rib on the axle shaft flange with a locking pliers. Twist the axle shaft flange in order to start the axle shaft removal.
- Remove the axle shaft from the tube.
- Remove the gasket.
- Clean the axle shaft flange and the outside face of the hub assembly.
Installation Procedure
- Install the gasket onto the axle shaft.
- Install the gasket and the axle shaft into the axle tube.
2.1. | Ensure the shaft splines mesh into the differential side gear. |
2.2. | Align the holes in the axle flange and the gasket with the holes in the hub. |
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Install the axle flange bolts.
Tighten
• | For the 10.5 inch axle, tighten the rear axle flange bolts to 156 N·m (115 lb ft). |
• | For the 11.5 inch axle, tighten the rear axle flange bolts to 185 N·m (136 lb ft). |
- Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
.
- Inspect and add axle lubricant to the axle housing, if necessary. Refer to
Rear Axle Lubricant Level Inspection
.
- Lower the vehicle.