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Differential Assembly: Service and Repair

Rear Differential Removal:





REMOVAL
1. Remove drive shafts.

HINT: Support the drive shafts securely.

2. Removal propeller shaft.

HINT: Support the propeller shaft securely.

3. Drain differential oil.

Torque: 49 Nm (36 ft. lbs.)

4. Remove differential.
a. Support the differential with a jack.





b. Remove the 2 rear mounting bolts.

Torque: 65 Nm (48 ft. lbs.)





c. Remove the 2 front mounting bolts and differential.

Torque: 132 Nm (98 ft. lbs.)

d. Remove the 2 bolts and differential rear mount cushion from the differential.

Torque: 137 Nm (101 ft. lbs.)

INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

HINT: After installation, fill the differential with differential oil.
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