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6. Making sure the marks made during disassembling
align, slide the housing over the bearing ring; then
completely seat the bearing ring into the housing
and install the snap ring.
NOTE: Pull the bearing ring out of the housing
until it contacts the snap ring; then slide the ring in
half way. This will purge air from the housing and
ensure the bearing is packed properly.
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7. Slide the boot over the housing; then using the
boot clamp pliers, secure the boot with the clamp.
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8. Inspect the axle components for correct position-
ing of the four clamps. Also, inspect the boots for
being correctly positioned on the shaft.
INSTALLING REAR DRIVE AXLE
1. Slide the drive axle into place in the gear case.
NOTE: To assure proper seating of the axle, give
it a light pull; the axle should remain “clipped” in
place.
2. Swing the knuckle up and onto the drive axle; then
place the knuckle into place in the upper A-arm.
Secure the knuckle to the A-arm with a cap screw
and a new lock nut. Tighten to 33 ft-lb.
3. Place the hub into position on the axle followed by
a hex nut. Tighten the hex nut finger-tight at this
time.
4. Tighten the hub hex 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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5. Install the wheel. Tighten to 45 ft-lb.
6. Remove the vehicle from the support stand and
release the parking brake.
INSTALLING FRONT DRIVE AXLE
1. Position the drive axle in the differential and steer-
ing knuckle; then insert the ball joints into the
steering knuckles. Secure with cap screws tight-
ened to 35 ft-lb.
2. Secure the lower shock eyelet to the A-arm with a
cap screw and a new lock nut. Tighten to 33 ft-lb.
3. Slide the hub w/brake disc into position in the
steering knuckle followed by a hex nut. Tighten
finger-tight at this time.
4. Install the brake caliper on the steering knuckle.
Tighten to 20 ft-lb.
5. Set the parking brake; then turn the ignition switch
to the ON position, select 4WD on the switch, and
engage the differential lock. Turn the ignition
switch to the OFF position.
6. Tighten the hub hex 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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