Differential Carrier: Service and Repair

Differential Carrier Assembly Replacement

Special Tools

J 44394-A Seal Protector

Removal Procedure

Note: The intermediate wheel drive shaft and the differential are to be installed and removed as a assembly.

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
2. Lower the front frame assembly. Refer to Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Replacement (Service and Repair).
3. Remove front propeller shaft from the differential and position out of the way. Refer to Front Propeller Shaft Replacement (Service and Repair).
4. Remove the right front wheel drive shaft. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement (Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement).
5. Remove the left front wheel drive shaft. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement (Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement).
6. Remove the intermediate wheel drive shaft support bearing. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Intermediate Shaft Bearing Replacement (Service and Repair).




7. Position a transmission jack beneath the differential.
8. Firmly secure the differential to the transmission jack.
9. Remove the front differential to oil pan mounting bolts.
10. Disengaging the intermediate wheel drive shaft and the front differential from the oil pan.

Installation Procedure





Note: The intermediate wheel drive shaft and the differential are to be installed removed as a assembly.

Note: In order to prevent lubricant leaks, use care when installing the wheel drive shaft to the differential. Do not damage the oil seal. Replace the oil seal if it becomes nicked, distorted, or is otherwise damaged.

1. Position the differential on a transmission jack.
2. Firmly secure the differential to the transmission jack.
3. With the differential firmly attached to the jack, install the intermediate wheel drive shaft and the front differential to the oil pan.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

4. Install the front differential to oil pan mounting bolts in sequence (1-3) and tighten to 110 Nm (81 lb ft).
5. Remove the transmission jack from the differential.
6. Install the intermediate wheel drive shaft support bearing. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Intermediate Shaft Bearing Replacement (Service and Repair).
7. Carefully install the left wheel drive shaft to the intermediate wheel drive shaft. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement (Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement).
8. Install the right front wheel drive shaft. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement (Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement).
9. Install the front propeller shaft to the differential. Refer to Front Propeller Shaft Replacement (Service and Repair).
10. Inspect the differential lubricant level. Refer to Front Axle Lubricant Level Inspection (Front Drive Axle).
11. Install the front frame assembly. Refer to Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Replacement (Service and Repair).
12. Lower the vehicle.