Mopar R2073978AC Axle Shaft

This procedure is applicable to both 4WD and 2WD vehicles. If you are working on a 2WD vehicle, Ignore references to the driveshaft, differential and shift motor. Loosen the front wheel lug nuts, raise the front of the vehicle and support it securely on jack stands positioned under the frame rails. Remove the front wheels. Unbolt the front brake calipers and hang them out of the way with pieces of wire - don't let the calipers hang by the brake hose. Remove the brake pads, anchor plates and brake discs. Disconnect the vacuum harness from the front axle shift motor. Mark the relationship of the front driveshaft to the front differential pinion shaft yoke, then disconnect the driveshaft from the yoke. Discard the U-joint straps. Disconnect the stabilizer bar link from the bracket on the axle. Disconnect the tie-rod and center link from the steering knuckle arms. Position them out of the way and hang them with pieces of wire from the under body. Unbolt the lower ends of the shock absorbers from the axle. Remove the steering dampener. Remove the ABS sensor (if equipped). Position a hydraulic jack under the differential. If two jacks are available, place one under the right side axle tube to balance the assembly (4WD models). On 2WD models, position the jack in the center of the axle. Unbolt the upper and lower suspension arms from the axle. Slowly lower the assembly to the ground. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure. When raising the axle into position, make sure the coil springs seat properly. Be sure to use new U-joint straps. For fasteners with specified torque values, be sure they are tightened to the specified torque.