Removal and Replacement

Axle Assembly

Removal and Installation
1. Remove the rear driveshaft assembly.
2. Remove the rear halfshafts.
3. Position a suitable transmission hydraulic jack to the axle housing. Securely strap the jack to the housing.





4. Disconnect the active torque coupling electrical connector.





5. Remove the 4 differential housing-to-front insulator bracket bolts.
^ To install, tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).





6. Loosen the LH front insulator bracket-to-subframe bolt and rotate the bracket aside.
^ To install, tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
7. Remove the RH front insulator bracket-to-subframe bolt and the bracket.
^ To install, tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
8. Remove the 3 LH side insulator bracket-to-rear axle differential bolts.
^ To install, tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).





9. Lower the rear axle assembly.
10. To install, reverse the removal procedure.