210 Mm Rear Axle
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- Install new axle seal(s) (1) using Installer 9223 (2) if a seal is required.
NOTE: Use care when installing halfshaft to axle assembly. The halfshaft installation angle should be minimized to avoid damage to seal upon installation.
- 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.
- Raise rear axle assembly into position. Align propeller shaft index marks (3) and start propeller shaft coupler-to-axle bolt/nuts by hand.
- Install two rear axle-to-crossmember bolts (1) and torque to 220 N.m (162 ft. lbs.).
- Install rear axle front mount isolator (1) as shown and torque bolt/nut to 65 N.m (48 ft. lbs.).
- Again verify halfshaft inner joints are fully engaged to axle assembly.
- Remove transmission jack (1).
- If used, remove screw-type under-hoist jack stands (2).
- Torque propeller shaft coupler-to-axle flange bolt/nuts to 58 N.m (43 ft. lbs.).
- Using a 14mm hex, remove rear axle fill plug (1). Fill axle with 1.6L (1.7 qts.) of Mopar® 75W-140 Synthetic Gear & Axle Lubricant. Install fill plug and torque to 50 N.m (37 ft. lbs.).