Differential Removal and Installation

Removal
1. Drain the differential fluid.





2. Mark the propeller shaft (A) and companion flange of the rear differential assembly (B) so they can be reinstalled in their original positions (C).
3. Remove the propeller shaft from the rear differential assembly.
4. Remove the EVAP canister assembly with bracket.
5. Remove the rear differential damper (A).





6. Place a transmission jack under the rear differential assembly, then remove the right mounting bracket B and the left mounting bracket B.





7. Remove the mounting bolts and the plate.





8. Remove the breather tube (A) from the breather tube fitting.
9. Lower the rear differential assembly while pulling both driveshaft inner joints out of the rear differential assembly.

NOTE: Be careful not to damage the driveshaft ring (B) when prying out the differential inboard joints.





10. Remove the rear differential mount assembly A from the rear differential assembly (B).

Installation





1. Install the rear differential mount assembly A to the rear differential assembly (B).
2. Jack up the rear differential.





3. Install the new set rings (A) on to the driveshafts, then insert the driveshafts into the rear differential.
4. Lift the rear differential up into position, then push on both driveshafts to lock the set rings into place. Connect the breather tube (B).





5. Install the plates (A) and torque the rear differential mount assembly mounting bolts (B).





6. Install the right and left rear differential mount brackets B then torque the bolts (A) and damper (C).
7. Install the EVAP canister assembly with bracket.





8. Install the No. 2 propeller shaft (A) onto the rear differential (B) by aligning the reference marks (C) made during removal. Be sure to use new mounting bolts (D).
9. Fill the rear differential with the specified amount of Dual Pump Fluid.