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Removal Procedure

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    NOTE:
    • Prior to removing the differential carrier assembly. Review: K47 Rear Drive Control Module: Programming and Setup . It may be necessary to prepare the control module for removal using the SPS programming tool prior to lowering the carrier assembly.
    • Rear differential clutch service calibration values may need to be retrieved off of the new carrier assembly prior to installation, which may be used during the module programming and setup.
  1. Prepare the control module for removal using the SPS programming support tool. K47 Rear Drive Control Module: Programming and Setup
  2. NOTE:

    The rear differential clutch control module can now be removed and replaced.

  3. Raise and support the vehicle. Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
  4. Differential Carrier Assembly - Drain. Differential Clutch Oil Replacement , Differential Oil Replacement 
  5. Propeller Shaft - Remove. Propeller Shaft Replacement .
  6. Exhaust Muffler Assembly - Remove. Exhaust Muffler Replacement (AWD)
  7. Rear Wheel Drive Shaft - Remove. Rear Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Left Side , Rear Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Right Side
  8. Differential Carrier Assembly - Remove. Differential Carrier Assembly Replacement 
  9. Rear Differential Clutch Control Module Bolt (1) - Remove [4x]
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  10. Disconnect the electrical connector.
  11. Rear Differential Clutch Control Module (2) - Remove