Installation Procedure
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- Install the differential carrier assembly.
- Install the differential carrier assembly lower mounting bolt and the nut.
Do not tighten the bolt at this time.
- Pivot the differential carrier assembly up and back on the lower mount bolt while it is being supported by the transmission jack.
- Install the differential carrier assembly upper mounting bolt and the nut.
- Install the inner axle housing washers and nuts to the bracket and tighten.
- The inner axle housing nuts to 100 N.m (75 lb ft).
- The upper and the lower differential carrier assembly bolts to 100 N.m (75 lb ft).
- Connect the vent hose to the differential carrier assembly.
- Remove the transmission jack.
- Connect the wire harness to the differential carrier assembly, S4WD axle only.
- Connect the wire harness to the inner axle shaft housing, S4WD axle only.
- Connect the electrical connector to the front axle actuator, S4WD axle only.
- Install the wheel drive shaft inboard flange to inner axle shaft bolts, both sides, and tighten to 79 N.m (58 lb ft).
- Install the relay rod. Refer to Relay Rod Replacement .
- Install the front propeller shaft to the differential carrier assembly. Refer to Front Propeller Shaft Replacement .
- Fill the differential carrier assembly. Use the correct fluid. Refer to Front Axle Lubricant Replacement .
- Install the oil pan skid plate, if equipped. Refer to Oil Pan Skid Plate Replacement (1500 with RPO NZZ) , Oil Pan Skid Plate Replacement (2500/3500 with RPO NZZ) .
- Install the engine protection shield. Refer to Engine Shield Replacement .
- Remove the utility stands.
- Lower the vehicle.
CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution .