SPECIFICATIONS
| DESCRIPTION | SPECIFICATION |
|---|---|
| Axle Ratio | 3.73, 4.10, 4.56 |
| Ring Gear Diameter | 235 mm (9.25 in.) |
| Ring Gear Backlash | 0.13 - 0.18 mm (0.005 - 0.007 in.) |
| Pinion Torque To Rotate - New Bearing | 1.7 - 2.8 N.m (15 - 25 in. lbs.) |
| Pinion Torque To Rotate - Original Bearing | 1.1 - 2.2 N.m (10 - 20 in. lbs.) |
| Total Torque To Rotate - New Bearing | 3.4 - 5.6 N.m (30 - 50 in. lbs.) |
| Total Torque To Rotate - Original Bearing | 2.8 - 5.1 N.m (25 - 45 in. lbs.) |
| Fill Level - From Bottom of Fill Hole | 6 mm (1/4 in.) ± 6 mm (1/4 in.) |
AXLE
| DESCRIPTION | N.m | Ft. Lbs. | In. Lbs. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fill Hole Plug | 32 | 24 | |
| Differential Cover Bolts | 40 | 30 | |
| Bearing Cap Bolts | 85 | 63 | |
| Ring Gear Bolts | 140 | 103 | |
| Axle Nut | 356 | 263 | |
| Pinion Shaft Lock Bolt | 52 | 38 | |
| Adjuster Lock Bolt | 25 | 18 |
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Scheme 1
Scheme 2
Scheme 3
Scheme 4
Scheme 5
- With vehicle in neutral, position vehicle on hoist.
- Remove brake calipers and rotors.
- Disconnect ABS wheel speed sensors.
- Disconnect axle vent hose.
- Remove front propeller shaft.
- Remove stabilizer bar links (2) at the axle brackets with Puller (special tool #C-3894-A, Puller, Tie Rod) (1).
- Remove shock absorbers (1) bolts (4) from axle brackets.
- Remove track bar (1) bolt (2) from the axle bracket.
- Remove tie rod and drag link (2) with Puller (special tool #C-3894-A, Puller, Tie Rod) (3) from the steering knuckles.
- Position lift under the axle assembly and secure axle to lift.
- Mark suspension alignment cams for installation reference.
- Remove upper control arms (4) and lower control arms (5) from the axle bracket.
- Lower the axle. The coil springs will drop with the axle.
- Remove coil springs from the axle bracket.