Differential Lock: Service and Repair

Active On-Demand Coupling

Service Repair No - 51.15.08

Removal

1. WARNING: Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.

Raise the vehicle on a lift.
2. Remove the exhaust system.

3. WARNING: Do not lever the driveshaft joints to release from the power transfer unit or the rear differential flanges.

CAUTION: Mark the components to aid installation.

CAUTION: Make sure that the driveshaft is supported with suitable retaining straps.

Discard the bolts.





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6. Position a container to collect the oil spillage. Discard the O-ring seal.





Installation

1. Lubricate and install a new O-ring seal.

2. CAUTION: Make sure that the area around the component is clean and free of foreign material.

Install the active on-demand coupling.
Torque:
24 Nm

3. Connect the electrical connector.

4. CAUTION: Make sure that new bolts are installed.

NOTE: Make sure that the component is installed to the position noted on removal.

Install the driveshaft to the active on-demand coupling.
Torque:
40 Nm





5. Install the driveshaft rear support bracket.

Torque:
35 Nm

6. Check and top-up the active on-demand coupling fluid level.
7. Install the exhaust system.