Prior to working on the C205F Front Axle Assembly, lift and support your vehicle, then take off the skid plate and the skid plate support crossmember if they get in your way. After that, unfasten both shafts between the shift assembly and C/V gears and put marks on the propeller shaft, transfer case and pinion companion flange for when you reinstall them. Support the differential by means of an adjustable jack, then unbolt the axle from the
Engine Mounts and pinion nose bracket. With the support of the jack, pull down the housing and take out the axle from the vehicle. First, move the axle into the proper position and try to secure it with loose bolts and nuts. Screw all bolts just enough so they don't fall out, then tighten them to 95 Nm (70 ft. lbs.). Reattach the axle vent tube, place the propeller shaft, transfer case and pinion companion flange so the marks line up, set the propeller shaft in next and add the C/V driveshafts. When needed, put the skid plate support crossmember and skid plate back on, top up the differential fluid if needed and take out the supports afterwards before lowering the vehicle.