Axle Retainer Bracket Front Removal/Installation

Raise the vehicle on a hoist; see JACKING .
Remove the bushing through-bolt.

Fig 1: Locating Bushing Through-Bolt
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Remove the three retainer bracket bolts.

Fig 2: Locating Retainer Bracket Bolts
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Install in reverse order of removal.
Tightening torque: Retainer Bracket Bolts 6491 Nm {6.59.3 kgfm, 4767 ft.lb.}

Tightening torque: Bushing Through Bolt 6080 Nm {6.18.2 kgfm, 4559 ft.lb.}