SPECIFICATIONS
| DESCRIPTION | SPECIFICATION |
|---|---|
| Gear Ratio | 4.10, 4.44, 4.88 |
| Ring Gear Run Out | 0.25 mm (0.10 in.) |
| Backlash | 0.15 - 0.46 mm (0.006 - 0.018 in.) |
| Pinion Torque To Rotate | 2.3 - 4.5 N.m (20 - 40 in. lbs.) |
AXLE
| DESCRIPTION | N-m | Ft. Lbs. | In. Lbs. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fill Plug | 68 | 50 | |
| Axle Flange Bolts | 133 | 98 | |
| Carrier Bolts | 203 | 150 | |
| Ring Gear Bolts | 286 | 210 | |
| Bearing Cap Bolts | 193 | 142 | |
| Pinion Nut | 937 | 689 |
TORQUE
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- With vehicle in neutral, position vehicle on hoist.
- Position a lift under axle and secure lift to the axle.
- Mark propeller shaft and companion flange for installation alignment reference.
- Remove propeller shaft (1) from pinion flange (2).
- Remove axle vent hose (1) axle housing (2).
- Remove wiring harness (1) from brake sensor (2).
- Remove brake calipers, rotors, brake lines (1) and park cables (2) from axle housing.
- Remove shock absorbers (1) and stabilizer bar (2) from the axle.
- Remove U-bolts (1) nuts (2) from the axle.
- Remove U-bolts and lower the axle from the vehicle.