Axle Assembly: Installation

With assistance, install the rear axle assembly.
- Tighten the front mounting bolt to 275 Nm (203 lb.ft).
- Tighten the rear mounting bolts to 175 Nm (129 lb.ft).
- Connect the breather line.
Vehicles with differential locking motor: Connect the electrical connectors.
- Secure the wiring harness clips.

NOTE: Install new bolts.

Secure the driveshaft to the rear axle drive flange.
- Clean the component mating faces.
- Tighten the bolts to 150 Nm (110 lb.ft).
Install a new snap ring to the LH halfshaft.

NOTE: Do not fully engage the halfshaft until the oil seal protector has been removed.

Secure the LH halfshaft in the axle assembly.
1. Open the halfshaft seal protector and install the halfshaft.
2. Release the halfshaft seal protector from the halfshaft seal.
3. Remove the halfshaft seal protector.
4. Fully install the halfshaft.
5. Make sure the snap ring is fully engaged and retains the halfshaft.

CAUTION: Make sure the ball joint seal is not damaged. A damaged seal will lead to the premature failure of the joint.

Secure the LH rear wheel knuckle to the lower arm.
- Tighten the nut and bolt to 275 Nm (203 lb.ft).
Secure the LH rear toe link.
- Tighten the bolt to 175 Nm (129 lb.ft).
Secure the parking brake cable to the LH lower arm.

NOTE: Install new nuts.

Install the LH rear stabilizer bar link.
- Tighten the nuts to 115 Nm (85 lb.ft).
Install the RH rear halfshaft. Refer to Rear Halfshaft article.
Fill the differential with fluid. See Differential Draining and Filling .
Install the muffler assembly. Refer to REAR MUFFLER
Install the wheels and tires.
- Tighten the wheel nuts to 140 Nm (103 lb.ft).