Removal and Replacement

Axle Assembly

Removal and Installation

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Jacking and Lifting Service and Repair.

2. Index-mark the driveshaft flange and the pinion flange.

3. NOTE: Support the driveshaft.

Remove and discard the 4 driveshaft-to-drive pinion bolts and position aside the rear driveshaft.

- To install, tighten the 4 new bolts to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).

4. Remove the rear halfshafts. For additional information, refer to Rear Drive Halfshafts Rear Drive Halfshafts.

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





6. Disconnect the active torque coupling electrical connector.





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





8. Remove and discard the LH front insulator bracket-to-subframe bolt and rotate the bracket aside.
- To install, tighten the new bolt to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).

9. Remove and discard the RH front insulator bracket-to-subframe bolt and the bracket.
- To install, tighten the new bolt to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).

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





11. Lower the rear axle assembly.

12. To install, reverse the removal procedure.