Installation Procedure
- Raise the rear drive axle to a height in order to install the rear leaf springs.
- Install the rear leaf springs. Refer to LEAF SPRING in Rear Suspension.
- Connect the vent hose to the axle housing.
- Line up the previously made marks on the propeller shaft with the marks on the pinion flange.
- Install the propeller shaft. Refer to the appropriate procedure in Propeller Shaft:
- Install the rear axle damper.
- Install the rear backing plates. Refer to DISC BRAKE BACKING PLATE -- REAR in Drum Brakes.
- Install the right rear park brake cable in the cable guide on the rear axle.
- Connect the park brake cables. Refer to HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM -- PRESSURE or PARK BRAKE CABLE -- REAR RWD PICKUPS or PARK BRAKE CABLE -- REAR 4WD PICKUPS AND UTILITIES in Park Brake.
- Install the rear brake drums (if equipped).
- Install the rear brake rotors (if equipped). Refer to BRAKE ROTOR -- REAR in Disc Brakes.
- Install the brake calipers (if equipped). Refer to BRAKE CALIPER -- REAR in Disc Brakes.
- Install the rear tires and wheels assemblies. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels.
- Fill the axle with lubricant. Use the proper fluid.
- Bleed the brakes system. Refer to HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM -- MANUAL BLEEDING or HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM -- PRESSURE in Hydraulic Brakes.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Test drive vehicle and check for leaks.