Installation Procedure
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Align the splines on the inner axle shaft with those of the differential side gear before installing the inner axle shafts.
- Using a soft-faced mallet, install the inner axle shaft.
- Install the right side NEW inner axle shaft bearing and the new seal to the inner axle shaft housing. Refer to Front Drive Axle Inner Shaft Seal and Inner Shaft Bearing Replacement (8.6/ 9.25 Inch Axle) .
- Install the inner axle shaft (1) into the inner axle shaft housing (4).
- Install the NEW inner axle shaft housing gasket (3).
- Install the inner axle shaft (1) and the inner axle shaft housing (4) to the differential carrier assembly.
- Install the inner axle shaft housing bolts (2) and tighten to 40 N.m (30 lb ft).
- Install the inner axle shaft housing nuts to the bracket and tighten to 100 N.m (75 lb ft).
- Using a soft-faced mallet, install the inner axle shaft.
- Install the wheel drive shaft. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement (2500) , Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement (1500) .
- Using the correct fluid, fill the differential carrier assembly with axle lubricant. Refer to Front Axle Lubricant Replacement .
- Lower the vehicle.
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Ensure that the inner axle shaft is properly retained in the differential
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Do not install the inner axle shaft completely into the inner axle shaft housing at this time.
NOTE:
Ensure that the inner axle shaft is properly retained in the differential.