Axle Assembly: Installation

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

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

NOTE: Only tighten the bolt finger tight at this stage.

Install the new front axle cover bushing bolt. Use the General Equipment: Transmission Jack

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NOTE: Make sure that new bolts are installed.

NOTE: Only tighten bolt finger tight at this stage.

Install the new front axle tube bushing support bracket 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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Tighten all axle assembly fasteners.
1. Tighten the front axle cover bushing bolt.
  Torque: 195 lb.ft (265 Nm)
2. Tighten the front axle tube bushing support bracket bolt.
  Torque: 52 lb.ft (70 Nm)
3. Tighten the front axle carrier to bracket bolt and nut.
  Torque:
  
  Stage 1: 30 lb.ft (40 Nm)
  
  Stage 2: 70°
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NOTE: Make sure that the component aligns with the installation mark.
- Align the highlighted installation mark on the breather hose and tube.
- Attach the breather hose to the tube.
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1. Connect the ELD electrical connector.
2. Routing the ELD electrical wiring harness and attach the retainers.
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Install the front halfshafts. Refer to: Halfshaft .
Install the front driveshaft. Refer to: Front Driveshaft .
Check the front differential fluid level. Refer to: Differential Fluid Level Check .
Install the LH fender splash shield. Refer to: Fender Splash Shield .
Install the rear undershield. Refer to: Engine Rear Undershield .