Removal Procedure
Tools Required
J 39446 ABS Exciter
Ring Protector Kit
- Remove the rear tire and wheel. Refer to
Wheel Removal
- Remove the rear brake rotor. Refer to
Brake Rotor Replacement
- Remove the rear axle housing cover.
Refer to
Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement
- Install a J 39446
onto the speed sensor reluctor wheel
(6) on vehicles that are equipped with non-traction control axles.
- Remove the pinion gear shaft lock bolt/screw (5) from the differential
case.
- Remove the pinion gear shaft (8) from the differential case (9).
Refer to
Rear Axle With Antilock Brake System and Differential Assembly
- Push the flanged end of the axle shaft into the rear axle housing
(7) in order to access the rear axle shaft lock.
Remove the rear axle shaft lock (1).
Important: Do not damage the rear wheel speed sensor reluctor wheel (30) during
axle shaft removal on vehicles that are equipped with traction control.
The rear wheel speed sensor reluctor wheel is located on the axle shaft
(29).
If the rear wheel speed sensor reluctor wheel is damaged, replace the
rear axle shaft.
- Remove the rear axle shaft (27 or 29) from the rear axle housing (10).
Refer to
Rear Axle With Antilock Brake System (Drum Brakes)
Installation Procedure
- Install the rear axle shaft (27 or 29) into place.
Ensure that the following conditions are met:
| • | The splines on the end of the axle shaft (27 or 29) do not damage
the rear wheel bearing seal (23 or 21). |
| • | The splines on the end of the axle shaft (27 or 29) engage with
splines of the differential side gear (11). |
| • | Refer to
Rear Axle With Antilock Brake System and Differential Assembly
|
- Install the rear axle
shaft lock (1).
Push the axle shaft (27 or 29) outward so that the rear axle shaft lock
seats in the counterbore of the differential side gear.
Refer to
Rear Axle With Antilock Brake System (Drum Brakes)
- Install the pinion gear shaft (8) through the following components:
| • | The differential case (9) |
| • | The pinion gear thrust washers (12) |
| • | Align the hole in the pinion gear shaft (8) with the rear axle shaft
lock bolt/screw hole in the differential case (9). |
| • | Refer to
Rear Axle With Antilock Brake System and Differential Assembly
|
Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners
must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring
replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant
are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or
corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified.
These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage
the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when
installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.
- Coat the pinion
gear shaft lock bolt/screw (5) with Loctite 242 or an equivalent.
Install the pinion gear shaft lock bolt/screw (5).
Tighten
Tighten the differential pinion gear shaft lock bolt/screw (5) to 36 N·m
(27 lb ft).
- Remove the J 39446
from the speed sensor reluctor wheel (6) if the vehicle has a standard
rear axle.
If a new speed sensor reluctor wheel (6) was installed, remove and discard
the plastic covering.
- Install the rear axle housing cover.
Refer to
Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement
.
- Install the rear brake rotor. Refer to
Brake Rotor Replacement
- Install the rear tire and the rear wheel. Refer to
Wheel Removal
