Differential Assembly: Service and Repair

Axle Assembly

Axle Assembly:

Removal and Installation
1. Remove the driveshaft.
2. Remove the rear halfshafts.
3. Position a suitable transmission hydraulic jack to the axle housing. Securely strap the jack to the housing.





4. Disconnect the active torque coupling electrical connector.





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





6. Loosen the LH front insulator bracket-to-subframe bolt, and rotate the bracket aside.
^ To install, tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).

7. Loosen the RH front insulator bracket-to-subframe bolt and the bracket, and rotate the bracket aside.
^ To install, tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).

8. Remove the 3 RH side insulator bracket-to-rear axle differential bolts.
^ To install, tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).





9. Remove the 3 LH side insulator or bracket-to-rear axle differential bolts.
^ To install, tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).





10. Lower the rear axle assembly.
11. To install, reverse the removal procedure.