Installation Procedure
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- With the aide of an assistant, lift the rear drive axle into place.
- Align the U-bolts, nuts, anchor plates and spacers from the rear leaf springs to the rear drive axle. Refer to Leaf Spring Replacement (2500 Series) .
- Install the rear shock absorber lower mounting bolts and nuts in the mounting brackets. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement (2500) , Shock Absorber Replacement (1500) .
- Remove the hydraulic jack from the rear drive axle.
- Install the rear brake junction block and mounting bolt on the rear axle housing and tighten to 22 N.m (16 lb ft).
- Install the rear brake line retaining bolt on the rear axle housing and tighten to 22 N.m (16 lb ft).
- Install the rear drive axle vent hose.
- Install the rear stabilizer shaft on the rear drive axle. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement .
- Install the rear wheel speed sensors. Refer to Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement .
- Install the rear brake calipers. Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Replacement (1500 Series) , Rear Brake Caliper Replacement (2500 Series) .
- Install the rear park brake cables on the rear brake calipers.
- For the left side, refer to Parking Brake Rear Cable Replacement - Left Side (1500) , Parking Brake Rear Cable Replacement - Left Side (2500) .
- For the right side, refer to Parking Brake Rear Cable Replacement - Right Side (1500) , Parking Brake Rear Cable Replacement - Right Side (2500) .
- Install the rear propeller shaft. Refer to Rear Propeller Shaft Replacement .
- Fill the rear drive axle with fluid. Refer to Differential Oil Replacement (8.6 Inch Axle) , Differential Oil Replacement (10.5 Inch Axle) , Differential Oil Replacement (9.5LD Inch Axle) .
- Install the tires and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
- Remove the jack stands from the from of the vehicle.
- Remove the supports and lower the vehicle.
CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution .