Part-Time (4WD) Front Drive Axle

Part 1 Of 2:

Part 2 Of 2:

REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
1. Unlock the steering column so the linkage is free to move.








2. Disconnect the shift cable from the vacuum actuator.
3. Battery and battery tray.
4. Raise the vehicle and support with safety stands.
5. Front wheels.





6. Steering linkage shield, if equipped.








7. Differential carrier shield, if equipped.





8. Drain plug and flat washer.
- Drain lubricant from carrier.
9. Wire from indicator switch.
10. Shift cable housing and shift cable from the carrier housing.
11. Vent hose.
12. Steering relay rod from idler arm and pitman arm.
13. Front propeller shaft.





14. Right and left drive axles.








15. Bolts and nuts.
- Hold the upper nut with an 18 mm wrench inserted through the frame.
16. Carrier assembly. Roll the carrier counterclockwise while lifting up to gain clearance from the mounting ears.
17. Tube bolts from carrier.

INSTALL OR CONNECT











1. Tube assembly.
2. Tube assembly bolts to carrier assembly.
3. Carrier assembly to the vehicle.
4. Bolts and nuts.
- Tighten bolts to 103 Nm (76 ft. lbs.) or nuts to 75 Nm (55 ft. lbs.).
5. Upper mounting bolt, washer, and nut.
- Tighten bolts to 48 Nm (36 ft. lbs.).





6. Front propeller shaft retainers and bolts.
- Tighten bolts to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).
7. Right and left drive axles.
8. Vent hose.
9. Idler and pitman arms to steering relay rod.
10. Shaft and tube assembly.
11. Indicator switch wire.





12. Shift cable to shift cable housing.
13. Lower shock bolt and nut.

Inspect
- Axle lubricant level.

14. Drain plug and flat washer.
- Tighten plug to 26 Nm (19 ft. lbs.).
15. Under body shield, if equipped.
16. Tires and wheels.
- Remove safety stands and lower vehicle.
17. Shift cable to vacuum actuator.
18. Battery tray and battery.