Section 758 (Front Axle - 215FD - 1500): Installation: Installation

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CAUTION:

Failure to properly torque axle mounting bolts may result in axle damage.

Fig 1: Mounting Bolts, Isolator & Axle

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Install the isolator (1) and axle mounting bolts (2) on the axle and tighten to the proper specifications. Refer to SPECIFICATIONS .
Raise the axle into position.

Fig 2: Identifying Engine-To-Isolator Bolts
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Install the engine isolator bolts (1) and isolator through bolt (2) and tighten to the proper specification. Refer to SPECIFICATIONS

Fig 3: Axle Shaft Tube Mounting Bolts & Harness Bracket
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Install axle shaft tube mounting bolts (1) and wire harness bracket (2) and tighten to the proper specification. Refer to SPECIFICATIONS .

Fig 4: Identifying Axle Housing Pinion Mounting Bolts
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Install axle housing pinion nose mounting bolts (1) and tighten to the proper specification. Refer to SPECIFICATIONS .

Fig 5: Actuator & Connector
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Install disconnect actuator (2) wiring connector (1).

Fig 6: Identifying Suspension Crossmember, Bolts And Nuts
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Install suspension crossmember. Refer to CROSSMEMBER, LOWER CONTROL ARM, INSTALLATION .
Install the steering gear. Refer to GEAR, INDEPENDENT FRONT SUSPENSION, INSTALLATION .

Fig 7: Identifying Skid Plate And Bolts
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Install skid plate (1) and bolts (2) and tighten to specifications. Refer to PLATE, SKID, FRONT, INSTALLATION .
NOTE:
Use front propeller shaft fasteners.

Fig 8: Identifying Propeller Shaft & Companion Flange Reference Mark

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Install front propeller shaft (2) with reference marks (4) aligned and tighten to the proper. Refer to SPECIFICATIONS .
Install axle half shafts. Refer to SHAFT, DRIVE, FRONT LIGHT DUTY, INSTALLATION .

Fig 9: Identifying Axle Vent Tube
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NOTE:
The vent cap must point upward. The position of the vent cap must be between the 10 o'clock and 11 o'clock position with the cap aligning with the engine isolator/axle housing bolted joint when looking at the axle from the front of vehicle.
Install axle vent tube.
Verify differential fluid level and add fluid if necessary. Refer to SPECIFICATIONS .