Durango 2WD V8-4.7L VIN N (2001)
Axle Shaft: Service and Repair
Rear Axle - 9 1/4
REMOVAL
1. Place transmission in neutral.
2. Raise and support the vehicle.
3. Remove wheel and tire assembly.
4. Remove brake drum.
5. Remove differential housing cover and drain lubricant.
6. Rotate differential case so pinion mate shaft lock screw is accessible. Remove lock screw and pinion mate shaft from differential case (Fig. 14).
7. Push axle shaft inward and remove axle shaft C-lock from the axle shaft (Fig. 15).
8. Remove axle shaft. Use care to prevent damage to axle shaft bearing and seal in the axle tube.
INSTALLATION
1. Lubricate bearing bore and seal lip with gear lubricant. Insert axle shaft through seal, bearing, and engage it into side gear splines.
NOTE: Use care to prevent shaft splines from damaging axle shaft seal.
2. Insert C-lock in end of axle shaft then push axle shaft outward to seat C-lock in side gear.
3. Insert pinion shaft into differential case and through thrust washers and differential pinions.
4. Align hole in shaft with hole in the differential case and install lock screw with Loctite on the threads. Tighten lock screw to 11 Nm (8 ft. lbs.).
5. Install differential cover and fill with gear lubricant.
6. Install brake drum.
7. Install wheel and tire.
