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Fig 1: Rear Differential Bolt
GC0027812Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  1. Position the front differential into the vehicle and install the bolts.
  2. Tighten the rear bolt to 102 N.m (75 ft. lbs.).
    Fig 2: Right Differential Bolt
    GC0027811Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  3. Tighten the right differential bolt to 102 N.m (75 ft. lbs.).
    Fig 3: Front Differential Bolts
    GC0027810Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  4. Tighten the front differential front bolts to 54 N.m (40 ft. lbs.).
    Fig 4: Axle Connectors
    GC0027814Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  5. Install the propeller shaft as necessary. (Refer to DIFFERENTIAL & DRIVELINE/PROPELLER SHAFT/PROPELLER SHAFT - INSTALLATION)
  6. Install the right half shaft onto the differential.
  7. Connect the electrical connector (1) (if equipped) and the vent hose (2).
  8. Fig 5: Clevis Bolt
    GC0027804Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  9. Install the lower clevis bolts and tighten to 169 N.m (125 ft. lbs.).
    Fig 6: Knuckle
    GC0027803Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  10. Install the knuckles (1) and install the halfshaft nut (3). (if equipped)
  11. Tighten the halfshaft nut (3) to 251 N.m (185 ft. lbs.). (if equipped)
  12. Install the lower ball joint into the knuckle.
  13. Install the lower ball joint nut (4) and tighten the nut to 81 N.m (60 ft. lbs.).
  14. Install the upper ball joint into the knuckle.
  15. Install the upper ball joint nut (2). Tighten the nut to 81 N.m (60 ft. lbs.).
  16. Install the outer tie rod end into the steering knuckle.
  17. Tighten the ball stud nut (5) on the ball stud to 75 N.m (55 ft. lbs.).
    Fig 7: Speed Sensor
    GC0027813Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  18. Connect the speed sensor electrical connectors (2) and fasten the harness support clips (1) fully.
  19. Install the rotors. (Refer to BRAKES/HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL/ROTORS - INSTALLATION - FRONT DISC BRAKE ROTOR)
  20. Check and fill the front differential as necessary. (Refer to LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE/FLUID CAPACITIES - SPECIFICATIONS)
  21. Install the front skid plates. (Refer to FRAME & BUMPERS/FRAME/FRONT SKID PLATE - INSTALLATION) 
  22. Check and adjust front wheel alignment as necessary. (Refer to SUSPENSION/WHEEL ALIGNMENT - STANDARD PROCEDURE - COMPLETE)