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For 1990-2009 cars only

The axle vent hose is on the right axle tube on 11 inch ring gear axles.

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 177292  Size: SH
  1. Remove the vent clamp bolt from the brake bracket.
  2. Remove the clamp from the brake bracket.
  3. Remove the vent assembly from the hose.
  4. Remove the clamp from the hose.
  5. Remove the hose clamp bolt from the hose clamp.
  6. Remove the hose clamp from the axle nipple.
  7. Remove the hose clamp from the hose.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 177292  Size: SH
  1. Install the hose clamp to the hose.
  2. Install the hose clamp and the hose to the axle nipple.
  3. Install the hose clamp bolt to the hose clamp.
  4. Install the clamp to the hose.
  5. Install the vent assembly to the hose.
  6. Install the clamp to the brake bracket.
  7. Install the vent clamp bolt to the brake bracket.