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Front Axle - C200FE: Installation

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Fig 1: Differential Mount
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  1. Raise axle to vehicle.
  2. Install differential cover bracket bushing (2) bolts (1) and tighten bolts to 47 N.m (35 ft. lbs.)
    Fig 2: Axle Tube Mount
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  3. Install axle tube bushing (2) bolt (1) and nut. Tighten nut to 95 N.m (70 ft. lbs.)
    Fig 3: Differential Bushing
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  4. Install differential bushing (2) bolt (1) and nut. Tighten nut to 95 N.m (70 ft. lbs.)
    Fig 4: ELSD Connector
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  5. Install ELSD connector (1) and differential vent hose (2).
    Fig 5: Clevis Bracket
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    1 - SHOCK
    2 - BOLT
    3 - CLEVIS BRACKET
    4 - BOLT/NUT
  6. Install half shaft into axle and knuckles. Verify axle are engaged in the axle.
  7. Install clevis (3) bolt and nut (4) on lower control arms and tighten to specification.
    Fig 6: Stabilizer Link
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    1 - NUT
    2 - BOLT
    3 - STABILIZER LINK
    4 - OUTER TIE ROD END
    5 - NUT
    6 - BOLT
  8. Install upper control arms on knuckles and tighten ball joint nuts to specifications.
  9. Install tie rod ends (4) and nuts (5) on knuckles and tighten to specifications.
  10. Install stabilizer bar links (2) and bolts (6) on lower control arms and tighten to specifications.
    Fig 7: Wheel Speed Sensor
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    1 - WHEEL SPEED SENSOR WIRE
    2 - NUT
    3 - HUB/BEARING
  11. Install brake calipers on knuckles.
  12. Install wheel speed sensor (1) on hub/bearing (3).
  13. Install half shaft hub nuts and tighten to 135 N.m (100 ft. lbs.).
  14. Install propeller shaft on pinion flange with reference marks aligned.
  15. Install drain plug and tighten to 60 N.m (44 ft. lbs.).
  16. Fill differential housing and install fill plug. Tighten plug to 60 N.m (44 ft. lbs.).
  17. Install skid plate.