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HOMESERVICE MANUALSDODGE AND RAM2009DURANGO 4WD V8-5.7L HYBRIDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTRANSMISSION AND DRIVETRAINDIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLYSERVICE AND REPAIRREMOVAL AND REPLACEMENTFRONT AXLE - C205FREMOVAL
2009 Dodge and Ram Durango 4WD V8-5.7L Hybrid

Removal

2009 Dodge and Ram Durango 4WD V8-5.7L HybridSECTION Removal





REMOVAL





1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the skid plate, if equipped.
3. Remove support crossmember bolts (1) and remove crossmember (2).





4. Remove the caliper assemblies. Disc Brake Caliper - Removal.
5. Remove axle hub nut (1).





6. Remove hub bearing and brake shield.
7. Remove halfshafts. Half Shaft - Removal.
8. Remove the LH catalytic converter. Catalytic Converter - Removal
9. Mark propeller shaft (1) and flange (2) for installation reference.
10. Remove propeller shaft.





11. Remove axle vent tube (2) from the differential cover (1).





12. Support axle with a jack and secure axle to jack.
13. Remove two bolts (1) securing the differential housing (3) to the left engine mount.





14. Remove three bolts (2) securing the axle to the pinion nose bracket.





15. Remove two bolts (2) securing axle tube (1) to the right engine mount.
16. Lower axle from the vehicle.

RENDER: 1.0x

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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.