Removal and Replacement

Axle Assembly

Axle Assembly (Part 1):

Axle Assembly (Part 2):

Removal and Installation
1. Remove the spare tire.
2. Remove the rear driveshaft assembly.
3. Remove the rear halfshafts.
4. Position a suitable transmission hydraulic jack to the axle housing. Securely strap the jack to the housing.
5. Disconnect the active torque coupling electrical connector.
6. Remove the 4 differential housing-to-front insulator bracket bolts.
^ To install, tighten to 90 Nm (66 ft. lbs.).

7. Loosen the LH front insulator bracket-to-subframe bolt, and rotate the bracket aside.
^ To install, tighten to 150 Nm (111 ft. lbs.).

8. Remove the RH front insulator bracket-to-subframe bolt and the bracket.
^ To install, tighten to 90 Nm (66 ft. lbs.).

9. NOTE: This step requires an assistant.

Remove the 3 side insulator bracket-to-rear axle differential bolts and the axle assembly.
^ To install, tighten to 90 Nm (66 ft. lbs.).

10. Remove the rear differential mount-to-subframe bolt and nut.
^ To install, tighten to 133 Nm (98 ft. lbs.).

11. To install, reverse the removal procedure.