10
14)
Using the remaining hardware from kit RS860707,
loosely attach aft drop bracket RS176653 to the aft OE
frame mount. See Illustration 21.
15)
Using OE hardware, loosely and the axle tube drop
brackets RS176841 (forward half) and RS17634 (rear half)
to the passenger side OE frame mount along with spacer
RS176422
OR
the OE dampener mount (if equipped). See
Illustration 22 and Illustration 23.
The wider end of each bracket with the notch is attached
to the top.
16)
Using 12mm hardware from kit RS860820, loosely
attach differential passenger side axle tube mount drop
brackets RS176654 and RS176239. See Illustration 22 and
Illustration 23.
DO NOT TIGHTEN! BRACKETS MUST BE LOOSE!
TIGHTEN BRACKETS IN THE FOLLOWING ORDER:
17)
FIRST - Snug the six differential aft mounting bolts
until the aft drop bracket RS176653 sits flush with frame
mount and differential. See Illustration 21.
18)
SECOND - Snug the four differential housing driver
side forward mount bolts until the drop brackets sit flush
with the frame mount and differential. See Illustration 20
and Illustration 21.
19)
THIRD - Tighten the differential housing aft mounting
bolts to 70 ft. lbs.
20)
FOURTH - Tighten the differential housing driver side
forward mounting bolts to 70 ft. lbs.
21)
FIFTH – Slowly snug the passenger side axle tube
mounting bolts starting with the upper bolts, while
confirming the drop brackets are installed correctly. See
Illustration 22 and Illustration 23.
The passenger side brackets must align properly with
the mounts. If there is more than 1/16” (.063”) gap in any
location, shimming will be required to prevent excessive side
loads being applied to the differential axle tube.
If the brackets and mount are not parallel to each other,
loosen and re-torque the differential housing rear mounting
bolts.
WARNING: Do not tighten the passenger axle tube mounting brackets if
step 21 cannot be successfully completed!
22)
SIXTH - When the right/passenger axle tube
mounting and spacer brackets are installed and aligned
properly, tighten mounting bolts to 70 ft. lbs.
23)
Hang the half shaft with wire or a tie wrap.
Illustration 19
Illustration 20
Illustration 21
Illustration 22
RS176841
RS176834
Spacer RS176837
RS176651
RS176240
FRONT
RS176240
RS176651
Differential
OE Hardware
Hardware from RS860820
Frame Mount
RS176653
FRONT
Aft Frame Mount
Forward Frame Mount
Frame Mount
