Differential Clutch: Service and Repair

Differential Clutch Drum Assembly Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the torque tube assembly from the vehicle. Refer to Driveline Torque Tube Replacement Driveline Torque Tube Replacement.





2. Remove the electrical harness retainer (1) from the torque tube (2).





3. Disconnect the electrical connector (1) for the clutch control module (2).

4. Position 2 pieces of wood along side of the torque tube.





Important:
It is important to place a piece of wood under the clutch assembly so as not to damage the clutch assembly when it exits the torque tube.


5. Position a piece of wood under the clutch assembly in the torque tube.

6. Pick up the torque tube and with a quick downward motion, snap the torque tube to release the clutch drum assembly from the input shaft.





7. Remove the clutch drum (1) assembly from the torque tube.

8. Remove and discard the retaining clip (3) and the O-ring (4). DO NOT re-use, replace with NEW only.

Important:
When removing or installing the wiring harness and weather seal (2), ensure that the wiring harness does NOT become damaged. The wiring harness is NOT SERVICED separately.


9. Remove the wiring harness and weather seal (2) from the torque tube.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the NEW O-ring (4) and the retaining clip (3) on the clutch assembly.

2. Install the clutch assembly (1) in the torque tube.

3. Position the wiring harness and weather seal (2) in the torque tube.





4. Install the electrical harness retaining clip (1) in the torque tube (2).





5. Install the electrical connector (1) to the clutch control module (2).

6. Install the torque tube assembly. Refer to Driveline Torque Tube Replacement Driveline Torque Tube Replacement

7. Program the rear differential clutch control module. Refer to Control Module References Control Module References.