Installation

INSTALLATION

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NOTE: Use care when installing halfshaft to axle assembly. The halfshaft installation angle should be minimized to avoid damage to seal upon installation.

1. Using new circlip(s), install left halfshaft (2) to rear axle assembly. Do not damage axle seals. Verify proper installation by pulling outward on joint by hand.





2. Using (9099) (3) install the right halfshaft (1) into axle (2).






NOTE: To prevent damage or imbalance, washers must be placed on fasteners that attach rubber coupler to the pinion yoke.

NOTE: To prevent damage or imbalance, washers must be installed between fastener heads and the rubber coupler.

3. Raise rear axle assembly into position. Align propeller shaft index marks (3) and start propeller shaft coupler-to-axle bolt/nuts by hand.






NOTE: Clean the rear axle-to-crossmember bolts and apply a patch of blue MOPAR(R) Lock & Seal medium strength thread locker to the rear axle-to-crossmember bolts.

4. Install right rear axle-to-crossmember bolt (1) and tighten to 220 Nm (162 ft. lbs.).






NOTE: Clean the rear axle-to-crossmember bolts and apply a patch of blue MOPAR(R) Lock & Seal medium strength thread locker to the rear axle-to-crossmember bolts.

5. Install left rear axle-to-crossmember bolt (1) and tighten to 220 Nm (162 ft. lbs.).






NOTE: The rubber part of the axle isolator must face toward the cradle.

6. Install rear axle front mount isolator (3) as shown and torque fastener to 65 Nm (48 ft. lbs.).





7. Install the front mount bolt cover (1).





8. Again verify halfshaft inner joints are fully engaged to axle assembly.
9. Remove transmission jack (1).
10. If used, remove screw-type under-hoist jack stands (2).






NOTE: If re-using original fasteners, apply a patch of blue MOPAR(R) Lock & Seal medium strength thread locker to the propeller shaft coupler-to-axle flange fasteners. New fasteners have a thread lock patch, and do not require application of blue MOPAR(R) Lock & Seal medium strength thread locker.

11. Install the propeller shaft coupler-to-axle flange fasteners. Tighten the propeller shaft coupler-to-axle flange fasteners (2) to 122 Nm (89 ft. lbs.).





12. Remove rear axle fill plug (2). Fill axle with 1.2L (1.2 qts.) of Mopar(R) 75W-90 Synthetic Gear and Axle Lubricant and add one 0.03 L (4 oz.) bottle of MOPAR(R) Limited Slip Additive Friction Modifier. Install fill plug and torque to 35 Nm (25 ft. lbs.).