Axle Assembly: Installation
- With assistance, install the front axle assembly.
- With assistance, raise and maneuver the front final drive unit.
- Tighten the 3 new bolts in the front axle assembly to 80 Nm (59 lb.ft), then a further 60 degrees.
- Tighten the front axle assembly front mounting bolt to 105 Nm (77 lb.ft).
- Connect the breather line.
- Install the front axle crossmember.
- Tighten the 4 bolts to 115 Nm (85 lb.ft).
- Install the transmission fluid cooler mounting bracket.
- Tighten the 3 bolts to 25 Nm (18 lb.ft.).
- Secure the transmission fluid cooler coolant pipe to the coolant hose bracket.
- Tighten the nut to 15 Nm (11 lb.ft).
- Install the automatic transmission fluid cooler.
- Tighten the 4 bolts to 25 Nm (18 lb.ft.).
- Secure the fuel cooler.
- Tighten the bolt to 23 Nm (17 lb.ft).
- Install the stabilizer bar bushing.
- Install the clamp.
- Install the bolts.
- Tighten the bolts to 115 Nm (85 lb.ft).
- Secure the driveshaft to the front axle drive flange.
- Stage 1: Tighten the bolts to 45 Nm (33 lb.ft).
- Stage 2: Tighten the bolts a further 90 degrees.
- Remove and discard the tie strap.
- Install a new snap ring to the LH halfshaft.
- Remove and discard the tie strap.
- Secure the LH halfshaft in the axle assembly.
- Open the halfshaft seal protector and install the halfshaft.
- Release the halfshaft seal protector from the halfshaft seal.
- Remove the halfshaft seal protector.
- Fully install the halfshaft.
- Secure the LH upper arm to the wheel knuckle.
- Install a new nut and tighten to 70 Nm (52 lb.ft).
- Secure the LH tie-rod end ball joint to the wheel knuckle.
- Install a new nut and tighten to 70 Nm (52 lb.ft).
- Secure the LH brake hose bracket to the wheel knuckle.
- Tighten the bolt to 22 Nm (16 lb.ft).
- Secure the LH stabilizer bar link.
- Install a new nut and tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb.ft).
- Install the LH splash shield.
- Install the clips.
- Install the axle tube. See Axle Tube .
- Install the wheels and tires.
- Tighten the wheel nuts to 140 Nm (103 lb.ft).
All vehicles
Vehicles with 5.0L engine
Vehicles with diesel engine
Vehicles with Active Stabilization
All vehicles
NOTE:
Make sure that new bolts are installed.
NOTE:
Do not fully engage the halfshaft until the oil seal protector has been removed.
WARNING:
Make sure that a new nut is installed.
WARNING:
Make sure that a new nut is installed.
