Section 1619 (Rear Axle - 292 Aa (11 1/2) - 2500 Hd): Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 RAM 2500 HD. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- With the axle secured to a suitable jack, carefully raise the axle into position in the vehicle.
- Insert and hand tighten the upper and lower control arm fasteners (4 and 5).NOTE:
Right side shown, left side similar.
- If equipped, install the coil springs. Refer to SPRING(S), INSTALLATION
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- Insert bolt (1) securing track bar (2) to axle housing and hand tighten.
- Install rear stabilizer bar to axle housing bolts (2) finger tight.
- Remove jack from axle housing.
- Connect parking brake cables.
- Connect brake hose at axle and tighten to specifications. Refer to TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .
- If equipped, connect the electric locker wire harness connector.
- Connect rear wheel speed sensor harness connectors.CAUTION:
All alignment marks on the link yoke and propeller shaft yoke must be aligned during assembled.
CAUTION:Failure to follow these instruction may result in a driveline vibration.
- Attach the propeller shaft to pinion flange making sure to align marks and tighten to specifications. Refer to TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .
- Add fluid to differential as necessary. Refer to CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED FLUIDS, SPECIFICATIONS .
- If equipped, install the air springs. Refer to SPRING(S), INSTALLATION .
- Lower vehicle so weight vehicle is supported by the suspension.
- Torque the upper and lower control arm, rear shocks, track bar and stabilizer bar fasteners that were installed hand tight to specifications. Refer to TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .