Axle Assembly: Installation

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Using the transmission jack, position the front axle assembly. Use the General Equipment: Transmission Jack

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1. Position the axle carrier mounting bracket to the axle assembly into the split pin.
2. Fit the axle carrier mounting bracket to the axle assembly.
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NOTE: Make sure that new bolts are installed.

NOTE: Only tighten bolts finger tight at this stage.

Install the new axle carrier support bracket-to-the front axle bolts.

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NOTE: Make sure that new nuts and bolts are installed.

NOTE: Only tighten nut and bolt finger tight at this stage.
1. Fit the axle support bracket cover to the front axle mounting bracket.
2. Install the new axle support bracket cover-to-the front axle mounting bracket nuts.
3. Install and hand tighten the new front axle cover mounting bolt.
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NOTE: Make sure that new bolts are installed.

NOTE: Only tighten bolt finger tight at this stage.
1. Install the front axle tube bushing support bracket.
2. Install the new bolt and lower the transmission jack. Use the General Equipment: Transmission Jack
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NOTE: Make sure that new nut and bolt is installed.

NOTE: Only tighten nut and bolt finger tight at this stage.

Install the new upper mounting bracket-to-frame nut and bolt.

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If equipped.
1. Tighten the front axle cover bushing bolt.
  Torque: 195 lb.ft (265 Nm)
2. Tighten the front axle cover mounting support bracket nuts.
  Torque: 66 lb.ft (90 Nm)
3. Tighten the front axle tube bushing support bracket bolt.
  Torque: 52 lb.ft (70 Nm)
4. Tighten the front axle carrier to bracket bolts.
  Torque: Stage 1: 30 lb.ft (40 Nm) | Stage 2: 70°
5. Tighten the front axle carrier upper mounting bolt and the nut.
  Torque: 41 lb.ft (55 Nm)
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1. Install the bolt and the oil filter shield.
  Torque: 133 lb.in (15 Nm)
2. Install the new revet-type push pin.
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Install the LH fender splash shield and the pin-type retainers.

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Attach the hose to the metal breather tube.

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Install the front halfshafts. Refer to: Front Halfshaft LH . Refer to: Front Halfshaft RH .
Install the front driveshaft. Refer to: Front Driveshaft .
Check the front differential fluid level. Refer to: Differential Fluid Level Check .
If equipped. Install the front axle skid plate and the bolts.
Torque: 22 lb.ft (30 Nm)

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If equipped. Install the engine front undershield and the bolts.
Torque: 22 lb.ft (30 Nm)

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If equipped. Install the engine undershield and the bolts.
Torque: 22 lb.ft (30 Nm)

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