Dakota 2WD V8-5.9L VIN Z LDC (2000)
Fig. 4
9. Remove bolts holding the axle to the engine mounts (Fig. 4).
Fig. 5
10. Remove bolts holding the axle to the pinion nose bracket (Fig. 5).
11. Lower the jack and housing.
12. Remove the axle from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
1. Raise the axle into position. Loosely install the bolts and nuts to hold the axle to the engine mounts and pinion nose bracket.
2. Tighten all the bolts finger-tight, then tighten all bolts to 95 Nm (70 ft. lbs.).
3. Install the axle vent tube.
4. Align the reference marks on the propeller shaft, transfer case, and pinion companion flange.
5. Install propeller shaft.
6. Install the C/V driveshafts.
7. Install the skid plate support crossmember, if necessary.
8. Install the skid plate, if necessary.
