Differential Assembly: Service and Repair

Axle Assembly

Axle Assembly









Removal and Installation

1. Remove the driveshaft. For additional information, refer to Driveshaft Description and Operation.

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

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.