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Front Axle Disconnect

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Fig 1: Left Drive Axle & Intermediate Shaft
GC0081408Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  1. Install the front axle disconnect (3).
  2. Install and torque the four front axle disconnect-to-oil pan bolts (1) to 25 N.m (18 ft. lbs.).
    Fig 2: Bolts From Front Axle Disconnect Solenoid
    GC0095014Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  3. Install the front axle disconnect solenoid (8), and the 3 bolts (5), (6) and (7).
    Fig 3: Front Axle Disconnect Solenoid Harness Connector
    GC0095013Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  4. Connect the front axle disconnect solenoid harness connector (1).
    Fig 4: Bolts From Front Axle Disconnect Bracket
    GC0095015Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  5. Install the front axle disconnect solenoid bracket (4), and the 3 bolts (1), (2), and (3).