On 4WD models:
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Position the front differential into the vehicle and install the bolts.
- Tighten the rear bolt to 102 N.m (75 ft. lbs.).
- Tighten the right differential bolt to 102 N.m (75 ft. lbs.).
- Tighten the front differential front bolts to 54 N.m (40 ft. lbs.).
- Install the propeller shaft as necessary. (Refer to DIFFERENTIAL & DRIVELINE/PROPELLER SHAFT/PROPELLER SHAFT - INSTALLATION)
- Install the right half shaft onto the differential.
- Connect the electrical connector (1) (if equipped) and the vent hose (2).
- Install the lower clevis bolts and tighten to 169 N.m (125 ft. lbs.).
- Install the knuckles (1) and install the halfshaft nut (3). (if equipped)
- Tighten the halfshaft nut (3) to 251 N.m (185 ft. lbs.). (if equipped)
- Install the lower ball joint into the knuckle.
- Install the lower ball joint nut (4) and tighten the nut to 81 N.m (60 ft. lbs.).
- Install the upper ball joint into the knuckle.
- Install the upper ball joint nut (2). Tighten the nut to 81 N.m (60 ft. lbs.).
- Install the outer tie rod end into the steering knuckle.
- Tighten the ball stud nut (5) on the ball stud to 75 N.m (55 ft. lbs.).
- Connect the speed sensor electrical connectors (2) and fasten the harness support clips (1) fully.
- Install the rotors. (Refer to BRAKES/HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL/ROTORS - INSTALLATION - FRONT DISC BRAKE ROTOR)
- Check and fill the front differential as necessary. (Refer to LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE/FLUID CAPACITIES - SPECIFICATIONS)
- Install the front skid plates. (Refer to FRAME & BUMPERS/FRAME/FRONT SKID PLATE - INSTALLATION)
- Check and adjust front wheel alignment as necessary. (Refer to SUSPENSION/WHEEL ALIGNMENT - STANDARD PROCEDURE - COMPLETE)