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Axle Shafts: Installation

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Fig 1: Axle Shaft
GC0026831Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  1. Tap axle shaft into through axle bearing into axle flange.
  2. Install axle shaft (1) into axle tube and backing plate with new o-ring on axle.
    Fig 2: Axle Bearing O-Ring
    GC0028549Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  3. Slip O-ring (2) through backing plate, then push axle through backing plate until bearing (1) is exposed.
  4. Install O-ring (2) axle bearing.
    Fig 3: Axle Flange Bolts
    GC0026830Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  5. Push axle into axle tube.
  6. Install axle (2) flange nuts (1) and tighten to 119 N.m (88 ft. lbs.).
    Fig 4: Speed Sensor
    GC0026829Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
    1 - AXLE FLANGE
    2 - WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
  7. Install speed sensors (2) in axle tube (1) flange.
  8. Coat new axle flange plug with Mopar® Stud N' Bearing Mount Adhesive or equivalent and install plug.
  9. Install calipers and rotors.
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