Differential Assembly: Service and Repair

Axle Assembly









Removal and Installation

1. Remove the driveshaft. For additional information, refer to Drive/Propeller Shafts, Bearings and Joints.

2. Remove the rear halfshafts. For additional information, refer to Drive Axles, Bearings and Joints.

3. Position a suitable transmission hydraulic jack to the axle housing. Securely strap the jack to the housing.





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





5. Remove the 3 RH side insulator bracket-to-rear axle differential bolts.
- To install, tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).





6. Remove the 3 LH side insulator or bracket-to-rear axle differential bolts.
- To install, tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).





7. Lower the axle to gain clearance and disconnect the active torque coupling electrical connector.





8. Remove the rear axle assembly.

9. To install, reverse the removal procedure.