Axle Assembly: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
- Record the bar code identification number from the new axle assemblies wire harness connector.
- Position the axle housing on a suitable transmission hydraulic jack.
- Securely strap the jack to the housing.
- Raise the axle and connect the ATC electrical connector.
- Install the 6 side insulator bracket-to-rear axle differential bolts.
- Tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
- Install the 4 differential housing-to-front insulator bracket bolts.
- Tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
- Install the stabilizer bar. For additional information, refer to REAR SUSPENSION .
- Install the rear halfshafts. For additional information, refer to REAR DRIVE HALFSHAFTS .
- Install the driveshaft assembly. For additional information, refer to DRIVESHAFT .
- Using the scan tool, program the 4-digit bar code information retrieved from the new axle assembly harness connector into the 4X4 control module using the ATC Bar Code Entry service function.
- The scan tool will verify that the numbers entered are valid and display a message if the information is not correct.
NOTE:
If replacing the axle assembly, the 4X4 control module will need to be reconfigured with the new Active Torque Coupling (ATC) bar code information. If the new bar code information does not match the existing 4X4 control module information, driveline damage or driveability concerns can occur.
NOTE:
The ATC bar code can be found etched on the ATC wire harness connector of the new axle assembly.