Front Axle - 186FIA: Installation

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Fig 1: RIGHT AXLE BRACKET

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1 - RIGHT AXLE BRACKET

2 - FRONT BRACKET BOLT

3 - REAR BRACKET BOLT

NOTE: Separate right axle shaft from the half shaft if necessary and install axle shaft in the axle.

Install right bracket (1) to axle and tighten to 88 N.m (65 ft. lbs.). See Fig 1.

Fig 2: LEFT AXLE BRACKET
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1 - LEFT REAR AXLE BRACKET

2 - BRACKET BOLT
Install left rear bracket (1) to axle and tighten to 61 N.m (45 ft. lbs.). See Fig 2.

Fig 3: FRONT AXLE BRACKET
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1 - LEFT FRONT AXLE BRACKET

2 - CRADLE BRACKET BOLT
Install left front bracket (1) to axle and tighten to 61 N.m (45 ft. lbs.). See Fig 3.
Raise axle up and align brackets with frame mounts.

Install frame mount bolts and tighten to 88 N.m (65 ft. lbs.).

Fig 4: LOWER CONTROL ARM

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1 - FRONT CAM BOLT

2 - OUTER TIE ROD END

3 - LOWER BALL JOINT NUT

4 - LOWER CONTROL ARM

5 - REAR CAM BOLT

Install half shafts.
Install right front control arm cam bolt (1) with marks aligned. See Fig 4.
Install lower ball joint into lower control arms (4) and tighten nuts (3).
Align clevis with knuckles and install clevis bolts.

Fig 5: STABILIZER BAR LINK
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1 - STABILIZER BAR

2 - STABILIZER BAR LINK
Install stabilizer bar (1) links (2) to lower control arms and install bolts. See Fig 5.
Install oil filter trough.
Install new half shaft hub nuts and tighten to 136 N.m (100 ft. lbs.).
Install propeller shaft.
Install axle vent hose.
Fill differential with gear lubricant.
Install skid plate.
Tighten clevis and stabilizer links bolts to specifications.
Check vehicle alignment.