Removal and Installation

REAR AXLE - 194RBI

REMOVAL
1. With vehicle in neutral, position vehicle on hoist.
2. Position a lift device under the axle and secure axle to device.
3. Remove brake components.
4. Disconnect the vent hose from the axle shaft tube.
5. Remove propeller shaft.

Fig. 1 STABILIZER BAR:

6. Disconnect stabilizer bar links (Fig. 1).

Fig. 2 SHOCK ABSORBER:

7. Remove shock absorbers from axle bracket (Fig. 2).

Fig. 3 REAR TRACK BAR:

8. Remove track bar from axle bracket (Fig. 3).
9. Remove upper and lower control arms from axle brackets.
10. Lower axle and remove springs.

INSTALLATION

CAUTION: The weight of the vehicle must be supported by the springs before suspension arms and track bar fasteners can be tightened. Failure to heed caution may result in damage.

1. Raise axle and align the spring centering bolts with mating holes in the axle spring perch.

Fig. 4 UPPER AND LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS:

2. Install upper and lower control arms in the axle brackets (Fig. 4) and loosely install the mounting bolts.
3. Install shock absorbers and tighten nuts to torque specification.
4. Install stabilizer bar links and tighten nuts to torque specification.
5. Install brake components.
6. Install axle vent hose.

Fig. 5 REAR PROPELLER SHAFT:

7. Install propeller shaft (Fig. 5).
8. Tighten upper and lower control arms nuts to torque specification.