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Section 2 (Front Axle): Installation: Installation

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Fig 1: Front Axle Tube Bushing Mounting Bolt Nut, And RH Axle Bracket
GC0145633Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  1. Lift the axle into vehicle.
    Fig 2: Nut And Bolt, Front Axle Tube Bushing & Bolts
    GC0146094Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  2. Install the front axle tube bushing mounting bolt and nut (1) in the RH axle bracket (2) and tighten to 135 N.m (100 ft. lbs.).
  3. Install frame dampener (4) and bolts (3) and tighten to 61 N.m (45 ft. lbs.).
    Fig 3: Front Axle Cover Bushing Bolt & Pinion Nose Bushing Bolt
    GC0146093Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  4. Install the front axle cover bushing bolt (2) and front axle pinion nose bushing bolt (1) and tighten to 135 N.m (100 ft. lbs.).
  5. Install front axle vent tube and ensure orientation is correct. Vent Tube needs to be fully seated to vent nipple and then can be orientated to correct position.
  6. On Diesel applications, install the lower oil pan.
    Fig 4: Axle Seal Protector
    GC0146238Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  7. Using (special tool #10270, Protector, Half Shaft, Drive), install both axle shafts into the axle carefully avoiding damage to axle seals.
    Fig 5: Knuckle & Half Shaft
    GC0146092Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  8. Install both axle shafts into the steering knuckles (2), and hub bearing.
    Fig 6: Upper Ball Joint Nuts & Steering Knuckles
    GC0085744Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  9. Install the upper ball joints into the steering knuckles (2) and tighten nuts (1) to specifications.
  10. Install both brake calipers. Refer to CALIPER, DISC BRAKE, INSTALLATION .
    Fig 7: Tie Rod End Nut & Stabilizer Bar Link Bolts
    GC0145669Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  11. Install the tie rod ends (1) on the steering knuckles (2) and tighten to specifications.
  12. Align the shock clevises (1) with the lower control arms and install the clevis brackets. Refer to SHOCK ABSORBER, SUSPENSION, INSTALLATION .
  13. Install the stabilizer bar links (1) and tighten bolts (2) to specifications.
    Fig 8: Hub Nut & Half Shaft
    GC0146090Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  14. Install the half shaft (2) hub nuts (1) and tighten to 310 N.m (229 ft. lbs.).
    Fig 9: Propeller Shaft, Pinion Flange & Reference Marks
    GC0146089Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  15. Install the propeller shaft (1) with reference marks (3) aligned.
    NOTE:

    Clean propeller shaft bolts and apply Mopar Lock and Seal Adhesive or equivalent to the threads before installation.

  16. Install the propeller shaft bolts and tighten in a star pattern to specifications. Refer to SPECIFICATIONS .
  17. Install the front wheel and tire assemblies.
  18. Fill the differential with gear lubricant to the bottom of the fill hole. Refer to CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED FLUIDS, SPECIFICATIONS .
  19. Install fill plug and tighten to 35 N.m (26 ft. lbs.).
  20. Install the skid plate, if equipped.
  21. Pump brake pedal until caliper pistons and brake pads are seated and a firm brake pedal is obtained.
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