Axle Housing Replacement

Removal Procedure

- J 24319-B Universal Steering Linkage Remover
- J 37780 Axle Shaft Remover





1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Drain the front differential housing oil (2). Refer to Lubricant Change.





3. Drain the transfer case oil (2). Refer to Oil Replacement
4. Remove the right front wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Steering and Suspension.





5. Remove the right side ABS sensor (3) (If equipped).
6. Remove the right outer tie rod lock nut.
7. Separate the right outer tie rod from the steering knuckle using the J 24319-B.
8. Remove the left front axle. Refer to Wheel Drive Shafts Replacement - Left and the right front axle, refer to Wheel Drive Shafts Replacement -Right.
9. Remove the front propeller shaft. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement - Front.





10. Remove the right side drive axle (1) from the front differential housing using the J 37780.





11. Remove the left side drive axle flange bolts and position drive axle (3) aside.
12. Disconnect vent hoses.
13. Remove the front drive shaft to front axle bolts.
14. Remove the front drive shaft.





15. Remove the front differential rear mount nuts and bolts (1).
16. Remove the mount (2).
17. Support the front differential for removal.
18. Remove the front differential to the right side mount bolts.
19. Remove the front differential to the left side mount bolts.
20. Lower the front differential with assistants.
21. Remove the left side output shaft axle from the differential housing.


Installation Procedure





1. Raise the front differential housing with assistants and support with a suitable hydraulic jack.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice Service Precautions.

2. Install the front differential mount (1) to left mounting bolts.
^ Tighten the bolts to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.).
3. Install the front differential to right mounting bolts.
^ Tighten the bolts to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.).
4. Remove the hydraulic jack from supporting the front differential.
5. Install the front differential rear mount and the nuts and bolts.
^ Tighten the front differential rear mount bolts (1) and nuts to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.).
6. Install the left front axles. Refer to Wheel Drive Shafts Replacement - Left and the right front axle, refer to Wheel Drive Shafts Replacement -Right.
7. Connect the vent hoses.





8. Install the Front Propeller Shaft. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement - Front.
9. Install the front skid plate and bolts.
^ Tighten the front skid plate bolts to 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.).
10. Install the washer (1) and the right side front axle snap ring (2).





11. Install the right side wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Steering and Suspension.
12. Fill the transfer case. Refer to Oil Replacement.
^ Tighten the transfer case fill plug (1) to 28 Nm (21 ft. lbs.).





13. Fill the front differential housing. Refer to Lubricant Change.
^ Tighten the front differential fill plug (1) to 28 Nm (21 ft. lbs.).
14. Lower the vehicle.