Removal And Installation

REMOVAL 

1. With vehicle in neutral, position vehicle on hoist.
2. Position a lift under axle and secure lift to the axle.
3. Remove the rear brake rotors. Refer to ROTOR, BRAKE, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
4. Remove the rear axle mounted parking brake cable. Refer to CABLE, PARKING BRAKE, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
5. Remove the propeller shaft. Refer to SHAFT, DRIVE, REAR, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
6. Remove axle vent hose.
7. If equipped, remove the air springs. Refer to SPRING(S), REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
8. Remove shock absorbers from axle. Refer to SHOCK ABSORBER, SUSPENSION, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .

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9. Remove U-bolts (4) from axle.
10. Remove axle from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION 

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1. Raise axle with lift and align to the leaf spring (1) centering bolts.
2. Install axle U-bolts (5) and tighten to the proper torque specifications. Refer to TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .
3. Install shock absorbers to axle and tighten to the proper torque specifications. Refer to TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .
4. Install all brake components.
5. Install the propeller shaft. Refer to SHAFT, DRIVE, REAR, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
6. Install axle vent hose.
7. Fill differential to specifications.
8. If equipped, install the air springs. Refer to SPRING(S), REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
9. Remove lift from axle and lower the vehicle.