Shaft, Axle: 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.
- Clean axle shaft and apply a thin film of grease to the shaft splines and hub bore.
- Install axle shaft (2) through the steering knuckle (3) and into the differential side gears.
- Install hub bearing in the knuckle.
- Install hub bearing bolts (2) and tighten to 202 N.m (149 ft. lbs.).
- Install ABS wheel speed sensor, brake rotor and caliper.
- Install axle nut (1). Tighten axle nut to 179 N.m (132 ft. lbs.).
- Rotate axle several 5 to 10 times to seat the wheel bearing.
- Tighten axle nut (1) to final torque of 356 N.m (263 ft. lbs.).