Differential Carrier Assembly Replacement

Differential Carrier Assembly Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation Service and Repair.
2. Drain the front differential assembly.




3. Remove the front propeller shaft. Refer to Front Propeller Shaft Replacement Front Propeller Shaft Replacement.




4. Remove the front wheel drive shafts. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement Service and Repair.




5. Remove the electrical connector for the electric motor actuator.




6. Remove the vent hose.
7. Using a transmission jack stand or equivalent, support the front differential assembly.




8. Remove the mounting bracket from the vehicle. Refer to Front Differential Carrier Bushing and Bracket Replacement Front Differential Carrier Bushing and Bracket Replacement.
9. Remove the front differential assembly from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure




1. Lift the front differential into position.
2. Install the mounting bracket to the differential housing. Refer to Front Differential Carrier Bushing and Bracket Replacement Front Differential Carrier Bushing and Bracket Replacement.




3. Install the vent hose.





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

4. Install the electric motor actuator and tighten to 22 Nm (16 lb ft).
5. Install the electrical connector.




6. Install the front wheel drive shafts. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement Service and Repair.




7. Install the front propeller shaft. Refer to Front Propeller Shaft Replacement Front Propeller Shaft Replacement.
8. Fill the front differential assembly with fluid. Refer to Front Axle Lubricant Replacement Front Drive Axle.
9. Install the front tires and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation Service and Repair.