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Drive Axles: Installation

  1. Raise vehicle on a hoist or jack and position left drive axle at radius arm. Secure drive axle to crossmember with pivot bolt. Tighten bolt to 120-150 ft. lbs. (163-203 N.m).
  2. Position right axle at crossmember and radius arm. Align the axle shaft and install in slip shaft. Install boot on shaft so boot seats into grooves. Position new clamps over grooves on boot and crimp with pliers.
  3. Secure axle to crossmember with pivot bolt. Tighten bolt to 120-1150 ft. lbs. (163-203 N.m). Install vent in differential housing. Connect vent tube to fitting using new hose clamps.
  4. Position spring seat and install a new stud at axle arm and upper radius arm. Install new bolt at axle and lower radius arm. Tighten bolts. To complete installation, reverse removal procedure.