Differential Assembly: Service and Repair

Axle Assembly

Axle Assembly









Removal and Installation

1. Remove the driveshaft assembly.

2. Remove the rear halfshafts.

3. Remove the stabilizer bar.

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

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

6. Remove the 6 side insulator bracket-to-rear axle differential bolts.
- To install, tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).

7. Lower the axle to gain clearance to the active torque coupling electrical connector and disconnect the connector.

8. Remove the axle assembly.

9. To install, reverse the removal procedure.