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Rear Differential Installation




Rear Differential Installation

1. Place the rear differential on a transmission jack.

2. Install new set rings (A) into the groove of the rear differential (B).





3. Apply appropriate grease to the splines of the rear driveshaft inboard joints (C).

4. Raise the rear differential to the mounting level, then install the rear driveshaft inboard joints.

5. Install new rear differential front mounting bolts.






6. Install new rear differential rear mounting bolt.






7. Connect the breather hose (A).





8. Connect the rear differential harness connectors (B) and (C).

9. Install the propeller shaft Propeller Shaft Installation.

10. Refill the rear differential with the recommended fluid Rear Differential Fluid Inspection and Replacement.

11. Test-drive the vehicle.

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