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5. Using a new gasket, install the assembled rear drive
input shaft/housing onto the rear drive gear case and
secure with the three cap screws. Tighten to 23 ft-lb.
INSTALLING
1. Slide the gear case into position down through the
upper-left side of the frame; then align the driveline
splines to the differential input coupler and engage
the driveshaft and differential.
2. Pack the driveline boot with the appropriate grease;
then secure with the boot clamps using CV Boot
Clamp Tool.
3. Secure the differential to the frame with two
through-bolts and secure with lock nuts and flat
washers. Tighten to 38 ft-lb.
4. Install the rear drive axles (see Drive Axles in this
section).
5. Install the brake caliper and tighten the new
“patch-lock” cap screws to 20 ft-lb; then adjust the
parking brake (see Parking Brake in the Periodic
Maintenance section).
6. Fill the gear case with the appropriate lubricant.
Hub
REMOVING
1. Secure the vehicle on a support stand to elevate the
wheel; then remove the wheel.
NOTE: Removing or tightening of the hub nuts
requires the axles be locked. To lock the rear axle, set
the parking brake. To lock the front axle, turn the igni-
tion switch to ON, select LOCK on the drive select
switch; then set the parking brake and turn the igni-
tion switch to OFF.
2. Remove the cotter pin from the axle.
NOTE: During assembly, new cotter pins should be
installed.
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3. Remove the hub nut securing the hub.
4. Remove the brake caliper (front only).
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5. Remove the hub assembly.
6. Remove the four cap screws securing the brake disc
(front hub only).
NOTE: Applying heat to the head of each cap screw
will aid in removal.
PR254A
NOTE: Heating the head of each cap screw with a
torch will aid in the removal.
CLEANING AND INSPECTING
1. Clean all hub components.
AT THIS POINT
For servicing the input shaft, pinion gear, needle bear-
ing, and axle seal, see Front Differential in this section.
! WARNING
Make sure the vehicle is solidly supported on the sup-
port stand to avoid injury.