Rear Suspension & Axle Carrier: Installation

1. To install, reverse removal procedure. Bleed brake system and adjust parking brake. Fill differential with 90 SAE hypoid gear oil. Reconnect drive shaft coupling to differential flange.
2. Temporarily snug drive shaft intermediate bearing bracket bolts to frame floor. Tighten drive shaft clamping lock nut to specification. Tighten drive shaft intermediate bearing bracket-to-frame bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
3. Reinstall shielding and exhaust system. Ensure all electrical connections are reconnected. If vehicle is equipped with a level control system, refill hydraulic system. See HYDRAULIC SYSTEM REFILL .

Fig 1: Identifying Drive Shaft Center Bearing & Clamping Nut

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Fig 2: Identifying Drive Shaft Coupling Nuts

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