Rear Axle - 198MM: Installation: Installation

Fig 1: Axle Seal Installation

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1. Install new axle seal(s) (1) using Installer 9223 (2) if a new seal is required.
   Fig 2: Halfshaft Removal/Installation

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   NOTE: Use care when installing halfshaft to axle assembly. The halfshaft installation angle should be minimized to avoid damage to seal upon installation.
2. Using new circlip(s), install halfshaft (1) to rear axle assembly. Use care not to damage axle seals (2). Verify proper installation by pulling outward on joint by hand.
   Fig 3: Alignment Marks - Axle End Shown

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3. Raise rear axle assembly into position. Align propeller shaft index marks (3) and start propeller shaft coupler-to-axle bolt/nuts by hand.
   Fig 4: Rear Axle-to-Crossmember Bolts

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4. Install two rear axle-to-crossmember bolts (1) and torque to 220 N.m (162 ft. lbs.).
   Fig 5: Rear Axle Front Isolator

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5. Install rear axle front mount isolator (1) as shown in Fig 5 and torque bolt/nut to 65 N.m (48 ft. lbs.).
   Fig 6: Transmission Jack at Rear Axle

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6. Again verify halfshaft inner joints are fully engaged to axle assembly.
7. Remove transmission jack (1).
8. If used, remove screw-type under-hoist jack stands (2).
   Fig 7: Propeller Shaft at Rear Axle

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9. Torque propeller shaft coupler-to-axle flange bolt/nuts to 58 N.m (43 ft. lbs.).
   Fig 8: Rear Axle Fill Plug

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10. Using a 14mm hex, remove rear axle fill plug (1). Fill axle with 1.4L (1.5 qts.) of Mopar® 75W-140 Synthetic Gear AND Axle Lubricant. Install fill plug and torque to 60 N.m (44 ft. lbs.).