Tools Required

1. Place the gear selector in the NEUTRAL position.
2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
3. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .



4. Install the J 42066 to the wheel hub flange with the wheel bolts.



5. Remove the drive axle flange bolts (1) while holding the J 42066 stationary.



6. Separate the drive axle from the wheel bearing hub flange.




Important: Ensure that the beveled side of the J 42071 , labeled Differential Side, is against the differential and not against the drive axle or damage to the ABS sensor reluctor ring may occur.

7. Use the J 42071 to separate the drive axle from the differential.
8. Remove the drive axle from the vehicle.
9. Clean the drive axle splines.
10. Clean the sealing surfaces.

1. Lubricate the drive axle splines with differential lubricant.
2. Lubricate the sealing surfaces with differential lubricant.

Important: Use only enough force necessary to seat the drive axle into the differential.

3. Use a rubber faced mallet to drive the drive axle into the differential.
4. Install the outer end of the drive axle into the wheel bearing hub flange.




Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

5. Use J 42066 while installing the drive axle flange bolts to the drive axle flange.

Tighten
Tighten the drive axle flange bolts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft) + 67°.

6. Remove the J 42066 from the wheel hub flange.
7. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
8. Lower the vehicle.