Mopar 52069887AE Axle Housing

Loosen the wheel lug nuts, raise the vehicle, and support it securely on jackstands. Remove the wheel, brake caliper, caliper mounting bracket and rotor. Remove the cover from the differential housing and allow the oil to drain into a container. Remove the lock bolt from the differential pinion shaft. Remove the pinion shaft. Push the outer (flanged) end of the axleshaft in and remove the the C-lock from the inner end of the shaft. Withdraw the axleshaft, taking care not to damage the oil seal in the end of the axle housing as the splined end of the axleshaft passes through it (unless, of course, you are going to replace the seal anyway). Installation is the reverse of removal. Apply a non-hardening thread-locking compound to the threads of the lock bolt, then tighten the lock bolt. When installing the axleshaft, be sure to lubricate the seal lip and the bore in the axle bearing with clean differential lubricant. Clean off all traces of old gasket material from the differential cover and axle housing, then apply a bead of RTV sealant to the cover install the cover and bolts, tightening the bolts. Refill the axle with the correct quantity and grade of lubricant. Tighten the wheel lug nuts.