Differential Assembly: Service and Repair
Axle Assembly
Axle Assembly
Removal and Installation
1. Remove the driveshaft assembly.
2. Remove the rear halfshafts.
3. Remove the stabilizer bar.
4. Position a suitable transmission hydraulic jack to the axle housing.
- Securely strap the jack to the housing.
5. Remove the 4 differential housing-to-front insulator bracket bolts.
- To install, tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
6. Remove the 6 side insulator bracket-to-rear axle differential bolts.
- To install, tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
7. Lower the axle to gain clearance to the active torque coupling electrical connector and disconnect the connector.
8. Remove the axle assembly.
9. To install, reverse the removal procedure.