Rear Differential Removal and Installation
NOTE:
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Detailed information, notes, and precautions
Replace
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For some models
1.
Vehicle - Lift
2.
Rear Differential Fluid - Drain
3.
Muffler - Remove
4.
No. 2 Propeller Shaft - Disconnect
5.
Connectors (Rear Differential Subharness) - Disconnect
1.
Remove the cover (A).
2.
Disconnect the connectors (B).
3.
Remove the harness clip (C).
6.
Breather Hose - Disconnect
Left side
Right side
1.
Disconnect the breather hoses (A).
7.
Rear Differential - Support
NOTE: Support the Rear Differential with a transmission jack.
8.
Rear Differential Mounting Bolt - Remove
1.
Remove the rear differential mounting bolts (A).
9.
Rear Driveshaft Inboard Side - Disconnect
1.
Lower the rear differential assembly (A) while pulling both rear driveshaft inboard joints (B) out of the rear differential assembly.
NOTE:
Be careful not to damage the driveshaft rings (C) when prying out the driveshaft inboard joints.
Be careful not to damage the oil seals (D).
2.
Remove the driveshaft inboard joint set ring (A) on both sides.
10.
Rear Differential Front Mount - Remove
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Detailed information, notes, and precautions
Torque: N·m (kgf·m, lbf·ft)
Replace
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For some models
1.
Rear Differential Front Mount - Install
2.
Rear Driveshaft Inboard Side - Connect
1.
Install a new driveshaft inboard joint set ring (A) on both sides.
2.
Lift the rear differential assembly (A) up into position.
3.
Insert the inboard joint (B) of the rear driveshafts (C) into the rear differential (D) until the set ring (E) locks in the groove (F).
NOTE: Insert the driveshaft horizontally to prevent damaging the oil seals (G).
3.
Rear Differential Mounting Bolt - Install
1.
Loosely install the rear differential mounting bolts (A).
2.
Remove the transmission jack.
3.
Tighten the rear differential mounting bolts (A) in the numbered sequence shown.
4.
Connectors (Rear Differential Subharness) - Connect
1.
Install the harness clip (A).
2.
Connect the connectors (B).
3.
Install the cover (C).
5.
Breather Hose - Connect
6.
No. 2 Propeller Shaft - Connect
7.
Muffler - Install
8.
Rear Differential Fluid - Refill
9.
AWD System - Air Bleed
10.
Test Drive - Check
