Lower Drive Unit Replacement

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.

Fig.11 Lower Driver Cover:

2. Open the appropriate side door and remove the lower drive unit cover retaining screws.

Fig.12 Lower Drive Unit Retaining Fasteners:

3. Remove the lower drive unit retaining fasteners.
4. Disconnect the flex drive assembly from the lower drive unit. Expand the flex drive collar until the lower drive unit can be pulled straight OFF.
5. Remove the lower drive unit from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION
1. Position the lower drive unit near the lower binge.
2. Connect the flex drive assembly on the lower drive unit. Push the flex drive collar straight on until the it snaps in place.
3. Install the lower drive unit retaining fasteners. Torque the larger allen headed center stud to 9 Nm (80 in. lbs.). Torque the smaller screw to 3 Nm (28 in. lbs.).
4. Install the lower drive unit cover and retaining screws.
5. Connect the negative battery cable.