Rear Axle Assembly

REMOVAL

WARNING: Remove and install of axle requires a further two persons to steady the axle when lowering or repositioning
axle.

1. Drain brake system.
2. Support chassis rear.
3. Remove road wheels.
4. Support axle weight with hydraulic jack.
5. Disconnect ABS wiring harness multi-plug at jump hose bracket, if applicable.





6. Disconnect shock absorbers.
7. Disconnect flexible brake hose at connection under floor.
8. Disconnect lower links at axle.
9. Mark differential and propeller shaft flanges with identification marks for assembly.
- Remove four nuts and bolts.
- Lower propeller shaft and tie to one side.
10. Disconnect pivot bracket ball joint at axle bracket.
11. Release bolts and remove coil spring retaining plates.
12. Lower axle and remove road springs.
13. Disconnect anti-roll[sway] bar links to axle.
- Refer to Suspension and Steering.
14. Remove axle assembly.

INSTALLATION
15. Position axle and install lower links.
- Tighten to 176 Nm
16. Reverse removal procedure.
17. Tighten pivot bracket bail joint to axle to 176 Nm.
18. Tighten propeller shaft to differential drive flange to 47 Nm.
19. Bleed brake system.
- Refer to Brakes and Traction Control.