Note: The bushing for the mounting bracket are not serviced separately. They are serviced with the mounting bracket.

1. Remove the wheel drive shaft. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement.
2. Support the front drive axle assembly.



3. Remove the mounting bracket to frame bolts.



4. Remove the bolts mounting the bracket to the disconnect housing.



5. Remove the mounting bracket.

1. Position the mounting bracket to the frame.




Note: In the following service procedure, DO NOT completely tighten the bolts mounting the bracket to the frame. Leave the bolts loose to allow for bracket alignment to the intermediate shaft housing.

2. Install the mounting bracket bolts to the frame.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.




3. Install the mounting bracket bolts to the intermediate shaft housing and tighten the bolts to 152 N·m (112 lb ft).
4. Tighten the mounting bracket bolts to 152 N·m (112 lb ft).
5. Remove the support from the front drive axle assembly.



6. Install the wheel drive shaft. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement.
7. Lower the vehicle.