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Removal and Installation

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  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Remove the wheel and tire assembly. For additional information, refer to WHEELS & TIRES .
  3. Remove the wheel knuckles. For additional information, refer to FRONT SUSPENSION - FOUR WHEEL DRIVE (4WD) .
  4. Remove the stabilizer bar link nuts and disconnect the stabilizer bar links from the frame.
    • To install, tighten to 80 Nm (59 lb-ft).
      Fig 1: Locating Stabilizer Bar Links From Frame
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  5. Disconnect the anti-lock brake system (ABS) wire from the radius arms.
  6. Remove the brake hose bracket bolts and brake hose brackets from the axle.
    • To install, tighten to 18 Nm (13 lb-ft).
      Fig 2: Locating Brake Hose Bracket Bolts
      G04644243
    7. CAUTION: Index-mark the driveshaft to the companion flange to maintain proper driveline balance.
    NOTE: If new driveshaft flange bolts are not available, coat the threads of the driveshaft flange bolts with Threadlock and Sealer.
  7. Remove and discard the driveshaft flange bolts and disconnect the driveshaft at the front axle. Wrap electrical tape around the bearing cups and using mechanic's wire, position the front driveshaft aside.
    • To install, tighten to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).
      Fig 3: Locating Driveshaft Flange Bolts
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    8. NOTE: It is necessary to load the suspension to remove the trackbar. Load the springs by allowing most of the front vehicle weight to rest on the axle.
  8. Support the axle with a suitable jack, and lower the vehicle enough to relieve the tension on the trackbar. Remove the trackbar nut and disconnect the trackbar at the axle, then using mechanic's wire, position the trackbar aside.
    • Relieve the load on the suspension after disconnecting the trackbar.
    • Leave the jack supporting the axle for removal from the vehicle.
    • To install, tighten to 250 Nm (184 lb-ft).
      Fig 4: Locating Trackbar Nut
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  9. Disconnect the vent tube and the routing clip.
  10. Position aside the hublock vacuum hoses.
    • On the LH side of the axle, remove the hublock vacuum hose bolt.
      • To install, tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
    • Position aside the hublock vacuum hoses.
      Fig 5: Locating Hublock Vacuum Hoses
      G04644246
  11. Remove the lower shock bolts.
    • To install, tighten to 150 Nm (111 lb-ft).
      Fig 6: Locating Lower Shock Bolts
      G04644247
  12. Lower the axle.
  13. Remove the front coil springs.
    Fig 7: Locating Front Coil Springs
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  14. Remove the trailing arm bolts.
    • To install, tighten to 300 Nm (221 lb-ft).
      Fig 8: Locating Trailing Arm Bolts
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  15. Lower the axle from the vehicle.
    Fig 9: Locating Differential Axle Bolts
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  16. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
    • Check and, if necessary, fill the axle with the specified lubricant. For additional information, refer to SPECIFICATIONS .
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