Installation Procedure
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- Install the stud.
- Install the 4 washers and the lug nut to the stud.
- Tighten the lug nut in order to draw the stud into the flange until the stud fully seats.
- Remove the lug nut and the washers.
- Install the axle shaft for the vehicles with 9.5 in ring gear. Refer to REAR AXLE SHAFT REPLACEMENT (8.6 INCH AXLE W/O JL4, 9.5 INCH AXLE) in Rear Drive Axle.
- Install the rear hub assembly for the vehicles with 10.5/11.5 in ring gear, with single wheels.
- Install the rear axle hub for vehicles with dual wheels. Refer to REAR AXLE HUB, BEARING, CUP, AND/OR SEAL REPLACEMENT .
- Install the rotor, except dual wheels. Refer to Brake Rotor Replacement - Rear (W/NYS) on page 5-115 or Brake Rotor Replacement - Rear (W/O NYS) in Disc Brakes.
- Install the tire and wheel. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels.
- Remove the safety stands.
- Lower the vehicle.