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Installation Procedure

  1. Raise the axle to the vehicle.
  2. Install the U-bolts and anchor plates. Refer to LEAF SPRING REPLACEMENT in Rear Suspension.
  3. Install the vent hose to the axle housing.
  4. Install the brake pipe/brake hose brackets to the brake backing plate.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  5. Install the brake pipe/brake hose bracket bolts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the brake pipe/brake hose bracket bolts to 12 N.m (106 lb in).

  6. Install the brake hose junction block to the axle housing.
  7. Install the brake pipes to the axle housing.
  8. Install the brake calipers. Refer to BRAKE CALIPER (REAR) in Disc Brakes.
  9. Install the right side park brake cable. Refer to PARKING BRAKE CABLE (RIGHT REAR) in Park Brake.
  10. Install the left side park brake cable. Refer to PARKING BRAKE CABLE (LEFT REAR) in Park Brake.
  11. Install the rear propeller shaft. Refer to PROPELLER SHAFT REPLACEMENT - REAR in Propeller shaft.
  12. Install the shock absorbers. Refer to SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT .
  13. Install the tires and wheels. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels.
  14. Fill the axle with axle lubricant. Use the proper fluid. Refer to LUBRICANT REPLACEMENT - REAR DRIVE AXLE .
  15. Lower the vehicle.
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