Torque Tube Assembly Replacement

Torque Tube Assembly Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Position a jack stand under the front of the rear differential and firmly secure the differential to the jack.
3. Remove the front propeller shaft.





4. Remove the torque tube-to-bracket through bolt (7) and nut (1).





5. Remove the torque tube-to-differential bolts (1).





6. Pull the torque tube (1) toward the front of the vehicle in order to disengage the torque tube from the differential pinion shaft.
7. Remove the torque tube from the differential (2).

Installation Procedure





1. Align the splines on the torque tube shaft to the differential pinion shaft.
2. Install the torque tube (1) to the differential (2).





3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Install the torque tube-to-bracket through bolt (7).
^ Tighten the torque tube-to-bracket through bolt nut (1) to 64 Nm (47 ft. lbs.).





4. Install the torque tube-to-differential carrier bolts (1).
^ Tighten the bolts to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
5. Install the front propeller shaft.
6. Remove the jack stand from under the front of the rear differential.
7. Lower the vehicle.