Differential Assembly: Service and Repair

Axle Assembly

Axle Assembly:

Removal and Installation

NOTE: The rear stabilizer bar and cross bar brace have been removed for illustration clarity only.

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 lb-ft).

7. NOTE: This step requires an assistant.

Remove the 6 side insulator bracket-to-rear axle differential bolts and the axle assembly.
^ To install, tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
8. To install, reverse the removal procedure.