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FINAL DRIVE
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MID DRIVE SHAFT (6X6)
Removal
1. Repeat Steps 1-7 in the “Mid Drive Hub / Bearing Carrier
Removal” section.
2. Slide the middle axle out of the bearing carrier by pulling
the bearing carrier assembly outward and down.
3. Pull the middle axle straight out from the frame. The axle
will slide off the mid gearcase splined output shaft.
Disassembly / Assembly
NOTE: For mid drive shaft service information, see
“REAR DRIVE SHAFT (4X4) - CV Joint / Boot
Replacement”
Installation
1. Apply Anti-Seize compound onto the mid gearcase output
shaft splines. Slide mid drive shaft (A) onto the mid
gearcase output shaft (B).
2. Install the outer end of the mid drive shaft into the hub
carrier (C).
3. Lift hub carrier into place and install bolt to upper control
arm. Torque bolt to 35 ft. lbs. (47 Nm).
4. Pull drive shaft outward and install hub onto driveshaft
splines. Apply Anti-Seize compound to the axle splines.
5. Install the flat washer (A) and cone washer (B) with domed
side facing outward. (Refer to next photo)
A
B
C
Upper Bolt