DRIVETRAIN COMPONENTS
Rear Axle
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3.
Slide the front differential pinion shaft into the universal joint so the roll pin holes in the driveshaft and differential
pinion shaft are aligned.
4.
Secure the differential plate to the frame support weldments with new flange-head bolts. Tighten the hardware to
23 ft-lb (31 N·m)
5.
Drive a new roll pin into the differential pinion shaft and driveshaft universal joint coupling.
See following NOTE.
NOTE:
The roll pin should be slightly below the surface on both sides of the coupling.
Use a 1/4-inch roll pin punch to drive the roll pin into place.
6.
Connect battery.
See Connecting the Battery – Gasoline/Diesel Vehicles, Section 1, Page 1-4.
REAR AXLE
REAR AXLE REMOVAL
1.
Disconnect battery and spark plug wire(s)
(gasoline vehicles only)
.
See Disconnecting the Battery –
Gasoline/Diesel Vehicles, Section 1, Page 1-3.
2.
Loosen the lug nuts on both rear wheels.
3.
Lift and support the rear of vehicle and remove the wheel(s).
See Lifting The Vehicle on page 3-8.
4.
Detach hydraulic brake hose where anchored to rear axle at four places shown
5.
Remove the hex-head bolts securing the brake calipers to axle tubes
. Discard bolts.
6.
Remove brake calipers from rear axle and temporarily hang them from the chassis with a piece of wire.
See
following CAUTION.
CAUTION
• Do not kink, twist, or damage the hydraulic brake lines.
7.
Position the floor jack under the differential and raise the jack just enough to support the axle.
8.
Detach rear shock absorbers from axle.
See Rear Coil-Over Shock Absorber on page 9-1.
9.
Remove the roll pin from the differential pinion shaft and rear driveshaft universal coupling.
See following NOTE.
NOTE:
Use a 1/4-inch roll pin punch to drive out the roll pin.
10. Remove the four bolts, washers, and flanged locknuts securing axle to trailing arms and lateral links.
Arms and Lateral Links on page 9-3.
Discard locknuts.
See following NOTE and CAUTION.
NOTE:
This procedure is best performed with the help of an assistant.
CAUTION
• The axle assembly is not balanced at the differential. Once released from the suspension, the axle
is free to tip and could fall from the floor jack. Support the longest end of the axle assembly while
lowering it to the floor.
11. Support the rear driveshaft and slide the rear axle out of the driveshaft universal joint and out the rear of the
vehicle.
See preceding NOTE.
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