Front Axle - 175 FIA: Installation

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Fig 1: Front Axle Removal/Installation

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Install front axle assembly (1) into position. Install and torque seven bolts to 65 N.m (48 ft. lbs.).

Fig 2: Return Hose Routing Clips
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Install power steering return line to cradle by fastening clips (1) as shown in Fig 2.

Fig 3: Front Drive Axle Housing
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Install axle assembly support bracket (1) and torque bolts to 28 N.m (21 ft. lbs.).
Install RH catalytic converter/exhaust pipe assembly. (Refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM/CATALYTIC CONVERTER - INSTALLATION)
Install front propeller shaft. (Refer to DIFFERENTIAL & DRIVELINE/PROPELLER SHAFT - INSTALLATION)
Install intermediate shaft. (Refer to DIFFERENTIAL & DRIVELINE/INTERMEDIATE SHAFT - INSTALLATION)
Install both front halfshafts. (Refer to DIFFERENTIAL & DRIVELINE/HALF SHAFT - INSTALLATION)

Fig 4: Fluid Fill Plug Location
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Fill axle with 600ml (0.64 qts.) of Mopar® 75W-90 Synthetic Gear Lubricant. Fluid level should be at or near bottom of fill hole. Torque fill plug (1) to 30 N.m (22 ft. lbs.).
Lower vehicle.