Section 16 (Rear Half Shaft): Installation

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CAUTION:

Never grasp halfshaft assembly by the inner or outer boots. Doing so may cause the boot to pucker or crease, reducing the service life of the boot and joint. Avoid over angulating or stroking the C/V joints when handling the halfshaft.

NOTE:

The halfshaft inner and outer boots are not serviced separately. Boot replacement requires entire halfshaft assembly replacement.

NOTE:

Always install a NEW hub nut. The original hub nut is one-time use only and should be discarded when removed.

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Install the NEW hub nut (3) hand tight.
Install NEW circlip(s), on the halfshaft(s).

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Install the (special tool #10270, Protector, Half Shaft, Drive) (1) in the rear axle.

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NOTE:
Use care when installing halfshaft to axle assembly. The halfshaft installation angle should be minimized to avoid damage to seal upon installation.
Apply a light film of axle lubricant to the machined halfshaft surface. With the (special tool #10270, Protector, Half Shaft, Drive) (1) installed and the aid of an assistant, shift the rear axle assembly in one direction and compress one halfshaft inner joint as much as possible while installing the other halfshaft (1).

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NOTE:
Use care not to damage the axle seal or the seal dust cover.
Remove the (special tool #10270, Protector, Half Shaft, Drive) (1) and fully install the halfshaft in the rear axle. Verify proper installation by pulling outward on the joint by hand.
Raise the rear axle into position.

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Install the NEW rear axle forward mount isolator bolts (1) hand tight.

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Install the rear axle to crossmember bolts (1) hand tight.
Tighten the NEW rear axle forward mount isolator bolts and the rear axle to crossmember bolts to the proper torque specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
Verify halfshafts are fully engaged in the axle assembly.

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Remove the transmission jack (1).

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If used, remove screw-type under-hoist jack stand (1).

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Install the driveshaft using the alignment marks (1) made during removal.

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NOTE:
Driveshaft bolts must be replaced with NEW . If NEW bolts are not available clean the old bolts and apply Mopar® Lock and Seal Adhesive or equivalent.
Install the driveshaft washers (2) and NEW bolts (1) and tighten in a star pattern to the proper torque specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .

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Tighten the NEW hub nut (1) to the proper torque specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
NOTE:
If significant fluid loss occurred while installing the rear axle proceed to step 16.

If there was no fluid loss proceed to step 20.

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Remove rear axle drain plug (1) and drain the rear axle fluid.
Install the rear axle drain plug (1) and tighten to the proper torque specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .

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Remove the rear axle fill plug (1) and fill the rear axle with the specified fluid. Refer to CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED FLUIDS, SPECIFICATIONS .
Install the rear axle fill plug (1) and tighten to the proper torque specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to INSTALLATION .