Right Axle Shaft

Differential, Front Driving (44-8FD) Axle:

REMOVAL

1. Raise and support vehicle.
2. Remove wheel and tire assembly.
3. Remove caliper retainer and anti-rattle spring assemblies.
4. Remove caliper from brake disc. Hang caliper aside. Do not allow caliper to hang from brake lines.
5. Remove braking disc.
6. Remove six nuts attaching splash shield and spindle to knuckle assembly.
7. Remove brake caliper adapter from knuckle.
8. Carefully remove axle shaft assembly from vehicle. Remove seal and stone shield.

INSTALLATION

1. Install lip seal on axle shaft stone shield with lip toward axle shaft spline.
2. Carefully insert axle shaft into the housing.
3. Install spindle and splash shield. Install, then tighten nuts to 34-41 Nm (25-30 ft. lbs.).
4. Install braking disc, outer bearing, nut, washer and locknut onto spindle.
5. Install spring retainer, spring, drive gear and drive gear snap ring.
6. Apply RTV sealant or equivalent to seating edge of grease cap, then install the cap.
7. Install brake adapter and tighten mounting bolts to 115 Nm (85 ft. lbs).
8. Position inboard brake shoe on adapter with shoe flanges in adapter keyways. Slowly slide caliper assembly into position in adapter and over braking disc. Align caliper on machined ways of adapter.
9. Install anti-rattle springs and retaining clips. Tighten to 20 Nm (180 in. lbs.).
10. Install tire and wheel assembly.