Removal and Installation

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
2. Remove the front axle halfshafts. For additional information, refer to FRONT AXLE HALFSHAFTS, BEARINGS AND SEALS .
3. Remove the front driveshaft. For additional information, refer to FRONT DRIVESHAFT .
4. Position a suitable hydraulic jack under the front axle. Securely strap the jack to the axle.
5. Remove the parts in the order indicated in the following illustration and table.
   Fig 1: Removing Front Axle Hub

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6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
7. Refill the axle with the specified quantity of the specified lubricant.

Item 5 and 8: Front Axle Assembly Isolation Bushing Removal Note 

1. Place the special tool on the bushing and index-mark the housing in line with the arrow on the special tool.
   Fig 2: Identifying Index-Mark Housing In Line

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2. Using a feeler gauge, measure the gap between the bushing flange and the axle housing. Record the measurement.
   Fig 3: Measuring Gap Between Bushing Flange And Axle Housing

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3. Tap the special tool on between the axle housing and the bushing flange.
   Fig 4: Taping Special Tool Between Axle Housing And Bushing Flange

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4. Assemble the remaining remover tools. Remove and discard the isolator bushing.
   Fig 5: Removing And Discard Isolator Bushing

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Item 5 and 8: Front Axle Assembly Isolation Bushing Installation Note 

1. Set the new bushing in the housing bore and install the special tools. Align the arrow marks on the special tool with the index mark on the axle housing.
   Fig 6: Aligning Arrow Marks On Special Tool

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2. Draw the bushing into the housing to the gap measured earlier in this procedure.
   Fig 7: Drawing Bushing Into Housing

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