Removal Procedure
- Raise the vehicle.
- Remove the rear wheels and the brake drums or calipers.
- Remove the axle housing cover. Refer to Carrier Cover Gasket Replacement .
- Clean all dirt from the axle housing cover area.
- Remove the pinion shaft lock bolt.
- Remove the pinion shaft.
- Remove the C lock from the button end of the axle shaft. Push the axle shaft in toward the center of the vehicle.
- Remove the axle shaft from the axle housing.
- Mark the shaft as left or right.
Installation Procedure
- Install the axle shaft into the housing.
- Install the C lock on the axle shaft. Pull the axle shaft outward so that the C lock seats in the counterbore of the rear axle side gear.
- Install the pinion shaft through the case and the pinions.
- Align the hole in the pinion shaft with the lock bolt hole.
- Install the new lock bolt.
- Install the new gasket on the axle housing cover. Refer to Carrier Cover Gasket Replacement .
- Add the axle lubricant to a level of 9.5 mm (3/8 in) from the top of the fill plug hole.
- Install the brake drum and wheel.
- Inspect the rear axle operation.
Important:
• Use the correct axle on the axle's corresponding side. • Do not damage the oil seal. • The splined end of the axle shaft must engage the splines of the
rear axle side gear. • Lubricate the axle shaft wheel bearing surface and the oil seal
surface with axle lubricant.
Important: When reusing the differential pinion shaft locking screw, coat the threads with Loctite 242 before reinstalling. The differential pinion shaft locking screws are coated with an adhesive which helps keep the screw from loosening in the case.
Tighten
Tighten the lock bolt to 34 N·m (25 lb ft).
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.
