DRIVETRAIN COMPONENTS
Rear Axle
17
2502
Figure 17-15
Rear Brake Caliper and Hose Removal – 4 Link
REAR AXLE INSTALLATION
NOTE:
These procedures are best performed with the help of an assistant.
1.
Place rear axle on floor jack, with differential resting on jack pad, and roll axle under rear suspension.
2.
Support the long axle tube and raise axle up to trailing arms and lateral links.
3.
Secure axle to trailing arms and lateral links at four locations with bolts, washers and new locknuts.
Trailing Arms and Lateral Links on page 9-3.
If new locknuts are not available, clean existing bolts and add
Loctite 2760 per instructions.
4.
Attach rear driveshaft to rear axle.
See Rear Driveshaft Installation on page 17-13.
5.
Secure shock absorbers to axle.
See Rear Coil-Over Shock Absorber on page 9-1.
6.
Attach both rear brake calipers to axle.
7.
Anchor the rear brake hose to rear axle at all original locations
.
See following
CAUTION.
CAUTION
• Do not kink, twist, or damage the hydraulic brake lines.
8.
Install both rear wheels and finger-tighten the lug nuts.
9.
Lower the rear of the vehicle.
10.
Use a crisscross pattern to tighten the lug nuts on both rear wheels.
See Wheel Installation on page 8-2.
2016 Carryall 1500/1700 and XRT 1550 Maintenance and Service Manual
Page 17-15
Summary of Contents for Carryall 1500 2016
Page 2: ......
Page 432: ...NOTES...
Page 433: ...NOTES...
Page 434: ...NOTES...
Page 435: ......
Page 436: ......