Differential Removal

Differential Removal
1. Drain the differential fluid.





2. Mark the propeller shaft (A) and the 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 evaporative emission (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 and left rear differential mount bracket B.





7. Remove the mounting bolts and the plates.





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

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





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