SHAFT-AXLE
REMOVAL
1. With transmission in neutral, position vehicle on hoist.
2. Remove brake components.
3. Remove wheel speed sensor from hub bearing.
4. Remove hub nut (1) from axle shaft (2).
5. Remove three hub bearing bolts (1) from steering knuckle (2).
6. Remove hub bearing (1) with axle shaft (2) through steering knuckle (3).
7. Remove brake shield and hub bearing from axle.
INSTALLATION
1. Clean axle shaft and apply a thin film of Mopar Wheel Bearing Grease or equivalent to the shaft splines and seal contact surface.
2. Install hub bearing and brake shield on axle shaft.
3. Install axle shaft (2) with hub bearing (1) through steering knuckle and into differential side gears.
4. Install three hub bearing bolts (1) through steering knuckle (2) and tighten to 102 N·m (75 ft. lbs.).
5. Install hub nut (1) on axle shaft (2) and tighten to 136 N·m (100 ft. lbs.).
6. Install wheel speed sensor.
7. Install brake components.