Front Axle - 195FIA: Specifications Dodge Durango III

SPECIFICATIONS

TORQUE

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1. With vehicle in neutral, position vehicle on hoist.
2. Remove skid plate, if equipped.
3. Remove differential housing drain plug (2) and drain the fluid.
4. Install the drain plug and torque to 35 N.m (26 ft. lbs.). CAUTION: Remove axle vent tube prior to removing axle. Failure to remove vent tube will allow axle fluid to saturate the vent and cause reduced or improper axle venting resulting in axle damage.
5. Remove axle vent tube from axle.
6. Remove the wheel and tire assemblies.
7. Mark front propeller shaft (1) and pinion flange (2) for installation reference. Remove propeller shaft from pinion flange.
8. Remove both brake calipers and hang to the side. Refer to «CALIPER, DISC BRAKE, REMOVAL»(ref-465922-S03520429842012042300000) .
9. Remove hub nuts (1) from half shafts (2).
10. Remove tie rod end nut (1).
11. Remove stabilizer bar link bolts (7) from lower control arms.
12. Separate the outer tie rod ends (3) from the knuckles (2) with Ball Joint Remover (special tool #8677, Remover, Ball Joint) (1).
13. Remove the upper ball joint nuts.
14. Separate the upper ball joints (2) from the knuckles (3) using Ball Joint Press (special tool #C-4150A, Press, Ball Joint) (1).
15. Pull out on the steering knuckles (2) and push the half shafts (1) out of the knuckles.
16. With a pry bar remove both half shafts (1) from the axle.
17. Support axle with a lift/jack.
18. Loosen the front axle cover bushing bolt (2) and front axle pinion nose bushing bolt (1) from crossmember.
19. Remove nut and bolt (1) from front axle tube bushing (2) bracket.
20. Remove bolts (1) from front axle tube bushing bracket (2).
21. Remove bolts (3) from frame dampener. NOTE: To remove the axle, tilt the front side of the axle downward while maneuvering the axle bracket. Then lower the axle and slide it to the RH side of the vehicle to clear the front axle cover mounting bracket.
22. Remove the axle (1) from the vehicle.

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1. Lift the axle into vehicle.
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.).
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. Using axle seal protector (special tool #10270, Protector, Half Shaft, Drive), install both axle shafts into the axle carefully avoiding damage to axle seals.
7. Install both axle shafts into the steering knuckles (2), and hub bearing.
8. Install the upper ball joints into the steering knuckles (2) and tighten nuts (1) to specifications.
9. Install both brake calipers. Refer to «CALIPER, DISC BRAKE, INSTALLATION»(ref-465922-S02225644202012042300000) .
10. Install the tie rod ends (1) on the steering knuckles (2) and tighten to specifications.
11. Align the shock clevises (1) with the lower control arms and install the clevis brackets. Refer to «SHOCK ABSORBER, SUSPENSION, INSTALLATION»(ref-465917-S03964415022012042300000) .
12. Install the stabilizer bar links (1) and tighten bolts (2) to specifications.
13. Install the half shaft (2) hub nuts (1) and tighten to 310 N.m (229 ft. lbs.).
14. 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.
15. Install the propeller shaft bolts and tighten to specifications.
16. Install the front wheel and tire assemblies.
17. Fill the differential with gear lubricant. Refer to «CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED FLUIDS, SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-465919-S34593306932012042300000) .
18. Install fill plug and tighten to 35 N.m (26 ft. lbs.).
19. Install the skid plate, if equipped.
20. Pump brake pedal until caliper pistons and brake pads are seated and a firm brake pedal is obtained.