Wrangler 4WD L4-150 2.5L VIN P MFI (1998)
Axle Shaft: Service and Repair
216 RBI Axle
REMOVAL
1. Hoist and support vehicle on safety stands.
2. Remove wheel from vehicle.
3. Remove brake drum.
4. Through access hole in axle flange, remove nuts holding axle retainer plate to axle tube.
5. Using Slide Hammer 7420, Adapter 6790, or equivalents, and suitable lug nuts, pull axle shaft from vehicle.
WARNING: Do not reuse the bolts and nuts that retained the axle shaft to axle tube flange. Used prevailing torque nuts can loosen,
causing a dangerous condition.
INSTALLATION
1. Insert axle into opening at end of axle tube.
2. Align flat area on axle shaft retaining plate upward.
3. Insert the retaining bolts into the axle tube flange and through the holes in the brake backing and axle shaft retaining plates.
4. Install nuts to hold axle retaining plate to axle tube.
5. Through access hole in axle flange, tighten nuts to 61 Nm (45 ft. lbs.).
6. Install brake drum.
7. Install wheel and tire assembly.
8. Check and fill the gear lubricant. Refer to the Lubricant Specifications for gear lubricant requirements.
9. Lower vehicle and road test to verify repair.
