AW 150 Ramcharger V8-318 5.2L (1984)
Axle Shaft: Service and Repair
Halfshaft U-Joint Type Axle Shaft
Front Axle - Dana 44FBJ and 44-8FD
1980-84
Removal
1. Remove locking hub assembly from vehicle.
2. Raise and support vehicle.
3. Remove tire and wheel assembly.
4. Remove caliper retainer and anti-rattle spring assemblies. Remove caliper from disc by sliding outward and away from disc. Hang caliper away
from assembly. Do not allow caliper to hang or be supported by the brake lines.
5. Remove inboard shoe.
6. Remove outer axle shaft locknut washer and nut assembly.
7. Remove rotor and bearing assembly.
8. Remove six nuts attaching splash shield and spindle to knuckle assembly, if equipped.
9. Remove splash shield and spindle.
10. Remove brake caliper adapter from knuckle.
11. Carefully remove axle shaft assembly. Remove seal and stone shield from shaft.
Installation
1. Install lip seal on axle shaft stone shield with lip of seal toward axle shaft spline.
2. Carefully insert axle shaft into housing.
3. Install spindle and brake splash shield. Install the six nuts and torque to 25-30 ft-lbs.
4. Install rotor, outer bearing nut, washer and locknut on spindle.
5. Install brake adapter and torque to 85 ft-lbs.
6. Install inboard brake shoe on adapter with shoe flanges located in adapter keyways. Slowly slide caliper assembly into position in adapter.
7. Install anti-rattle springs and retaining clips. Torque to 180 inch lbs.
8. Install locking hub assembly.
9. Install tire and wheel assembly. Torque attaching nuts to 110 ft-lbs.
Removal
Fig. 19 Removing snap ring. 60 Front Axle
Fig. 20 Removing hub lock nut. 60 Front Axle