Axle Housing: Installation

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CAUTION: The driveshaft centering socket yoke fits tightly on the rear axle pinion flange pilot. To make sure that the yoke seats squarely on the flange, tighten the bolts evenly in a cross pattern as shown.

Fig 1: Installing U-Bolt Assembly

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Fig 2: Tightening Shock Absorber Bolts

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Fig 3: Tightening Brake Hose Junction Block Bolt

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Fig 4: Drive Shaft Torque Sequence

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To install, reverse the removal procedure.