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Install the housing cover within 5 minutes after applying the sealant. (7) Install the cover and any identification tag. Tighten the cover bolts in a criss–cross pattern to 41 (8) For Vari-lok y differentials, a quantity of Mopar t Trac-loky lubricant (friction modifier), or equivalent, must be added after repair service or a (9) Refill the differential with the correct lubricant to bottom of the fill plug hole. Refer to the Lubricant (10) Install the fill hole plug and lower the vehicle. Tighten fill plug to 34 N·m (25 ft. lbs.). (11) Vari-lok y differential equipped vehicles should be road tested by making 10 to 12 slow figure- REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION DRIVE AXLE ASSEMBLY REMOVAL (1) Raise and support the vehicle. axle. (3) Secure axle to device. axle. Refer to Group 5, Brakes, for proper procedures. (6) Disconnect the wheel sensor wiring harness from the vehicle wiring harness, if necessary. (7) Disconnect the vent hose from the axle shaft tube. (8) Mark the propeller shaft and yoke, or pinion flange, for installation alignment reference. (9) Remove propeller shaft. ets. (12) Disconnect track bar. steering knuckle. Refer to Group 2, Suspension, for (14) Disconnect the steering damper from the axle bracket. (15) Disconnect the upper and lower suspension arms from the axle brackets. (16) Lower the lifting device enough to remove the axle. The coil springs will drop with the axle. (17) Remove the coil springs from the axle. INSTALLATION CAUTION: The weight of the vehicle must be sup- (1) Install the springs and retainer clips. Tighten the retainer bolts to 21 N·m (16 ft. lbs.) torque. (2) Support the axle on a suitable lifting device and position axle under the vehicle. (3) Raise the axle and align it with the spring pads. (4) Position the upper and lower suspension arms in the axle brackets. Loosely install bolts and nuts to (5) Connect the vent hose to the axle shaft tube. Loosely install the bolt to hold the track bar to the (7) Install the shock absorbers and tighten the bolts to 23 N·m (17 ft. lbs.) torque. (8) Install the stabilizer bar links to the axle brackets. Tighten the nut to 95 N·m (70 ft. lbs.) (9) Install the drag link and tie rod to the steering knuckles. Refer to Group 2, Suspension, for proper (10) Install the steering damper to the axle bracket and tighten the nut to 75 N·m (55 ft. lbs.) (11) Install the brake rotors and calipers. Refer to Group 5, Brakes, for the proper procedures. (12) Connect the wheel speed sensor wiring har- ness to the vehicle wiring harness, if necessary. (13) Align the previously made marks on the pro- peller shaft and the yoke, or pinion flange. (14) Install the bolts to hold the propeller shaft to the pinion flange, if equipped. (15) Install the straps and bolts to hold the propel- ler shaft to the yoke, if equipped. (16) Check and fill axle lubricant. Refer to the Lubricant Specifications in this group for the quan- (17) Install the wheel and tire assemblies. lower the vehicle. (19) Tighten the upper suspension arm nuts to 75 N·m (55 ft. lbs.) torque. Tighten the lower suspension (20) Tighten the track bar bolt at the axle bracket to 100 N·m (74 ft. lbs.) torque. (21) Check the front wheel alignment. 3 - 18 TUBE AND 186 FBI AXLE WJ SERVICE PROCEDURES (Continued) |