Section 353 (Front Axle): Installation
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- Lift the axle into vehicle.
- Install the front axle tube bushing mounting bolt and nut (1) in the RH axle bracket (2) and tighten to the proper torque specification. Refer to TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install frame dampener (4) and bolts (3) and tighten to the proper torque specification. Refer to TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install the front axle cover bushing bolt (2) and front axle pinion nose bushing bolt (1) and tighten to the proper torque specification. Refer to TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .
- 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.
- On Diesel applications, remove the lower oil pan to remove mounting bolt. Refer to appropriate service information
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- Using (special tool #10270, Protector, Half Shaft, Drive), install both axle shafts into the axle carefully avoiding damage to axle seals.
- Install both axle shafts into the steering knuckles (2), and hub bearing.
- Install the upper ball joints into the steering knuckles (2) and tighten nuts (1) to the proper torque specification. Refer to FRONT, TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install both brake calipers. Refer to CALIPER, DISC BRAKE, INSTALLATION .
- Install the tie rod ends on the steering knuckles and tighten to the proper torque specification. Refer to FRONT, TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .
- Align the shock clevises with the lower control arms and install the clevis brackets. Refer to SHOCK ABSORBER, SUSPENSION, INSTALLATION .
- Install the stabilizer bar links and tighten bolts to the proper torque specification. Refer to FRONT, TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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- Install the half shaft (2) hub nuts (1) and tighten to the proper torque specification. Refer to TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .
- 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.
- Install the propeller shaft bolts and tighten in a star pattern to the proper torque specification. Refer to TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install the front wheel and tire assemblies. Refer to WHEELS, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Fill the differential with gear lubricant to the bottom of the fill hole. Refer to CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED FLUIDS, SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install fill plug and tighten to the proper torque specification. Refer to TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install the skid plate, if equipped. Refer to PLATE, SKID, TRANSFER CASE, INSTALLATION .
- Pump brake pedal until caliper pistons and brake pads are seated and a firm brake pedal is obtained.