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 Two Rear Spring Plate U-Bolts

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Follow the removal procedure in reverse order.

Fig 2: Installing Shock Absorber To Lower Mount

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Fig 3: Installing Rear Spring Plate

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Fig 4: Installing Line Fitting To Axle

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Fig 5: Installing Driveshaft To Pinion Flange

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