Axle Housing Assembly: Installation
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- Install axle mounting bracket to axle housing, if removed. Install mounting bracket bolts using Loctite and tighten to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
table.NOTE: If using new axle housing mounting bushings, tighten each lock nut to full torque in one step.
- Insert axle housing bushing studs (4) through axle mounting brackets. Install axle housing mounting bushing stud lock nuts using Loctite, and tighten in sequence to specification.
- Tightening sequence is as follows: left front, right front, pinion and rear. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS table. To complete installation, reverse removal procedure.