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(6) Apply a bead of Mopar t Silicone Rubber Seal- ant, or equivalent, to the housing cover (Fig. 3). 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) Refill the differential with Mopar t Hypoid Gear Lubricant, or equivalent, to bottom of the fill (9) Install the fill hole plug and lower the vehicle. Tighten fill plug to 34 N·m (25 ft. lbs.). 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 for installa- tion 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. Fig. 3 Typical Housing Cover With Sealant 1 – SEALING SURFACE 3 - 22 TUBE, 181, AND 186 FBI AXLE XJ SERVICE PROCEDURES (Continued) |