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2. Secure the lower shock eyelet to the A-arm with a
cap screw and a new lock nut. Tighten to 35 ft-lb.
3. Slide the hub w/brake disc into position in the steer-
ing knuckle followed by an axle nut. Finger-tighten
at this time.
4. Install the brake caliper on the steering knuckle using
new “patch-lock” cap screws. Tighten to 20 ft-lb.
5. Set the parking brake; then turn the ignition switch to
the ON position, select LOCK on the drive select
switch. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
6. Tighten the axle nut (from step 3) to 200 ft-lb; then
install and spread a new cotter pin making sure each
side of the pin is flush to the hub nut.
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7. Install the wheel and tighten in a crisscross pattern in
20 ft-lb increments to 80 ft-lb (aluminum wheels) or
to 45 ft-lb (steel wheels).
8. Remove the vehicle from the support stand.
9. Check the front differential lubricant level and add
lubricant as necessary.
PR065A
Rear Gear Case
REMOVING
NOTE: Release the cargo box latch and allow the
cargo box to tilt back; then remove the cargo box lift
support by removing the cap screw and nut securing
the lower lift support to the frame. The cargo box will
tilt fully rearward.
1. Drain the lubricant from the rear gear case; then
remove both rear drive axles.
2. Remove the driveline brake caliper; then cut the
rear-most propeller shaft boot clamp and slide the
boot forward.
3. Remove the boot clamps on the rear driveline boot.
4. Remove the two cap screws and lock nuts securing
the rear gear case to the frame; then remove the gear
case through the upper left-side of the frame and lift
out the top.
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RING GEAR/THRUST BUTTON
Removing
1. Remove the cap screws securing the gear case cover
to the gear case; then remove the ring gear.
2. Remove the thrust button from the gear case cover
(left-hand threads). Account for a shim.
Inspecting
1. Inspect the ring gear for excessive wear, missing or
chipped teeth, or discoloration.
2. Inspect the thrust button for excessive wear or dis-
coloration.
3. Inspect the bearings for discoloration, roughness, or
excessive wear.
NOTE: For servicing bearings or seals, see Front
Differential in this section.
Installing/Shimming
NOTE: Ring gear clearance must be adjusted prior
to selecting shim for the thrust button.
1. Install the thrust button with shim into the gear case
cover and tighten securely (left-hand threads).
AT THIS POINT
For servicing the input shaft, pinion gear, needle bear-
ing, and axle seal, see Front Differential in this section.