Differential Support Insulator

Differential Support Insulator - 4.2L/4.4L

Special Service Tools





Removal

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.

2. WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.

Raise and support the vehicle.
3. Remove the exhaust system.
4. Remove the fuel tank heat shield.
^ Remove the 8 screws.





5. CAUTION: Mark the position of the driveshaft flange in relation to the drive pinion flange.

CAUTION: To avoid damage to the joint or gaiter, do not allow the driveshaft to hang.

Release the driveshaft from the rear axle drive flange.
^ Remove the 6 bolts and washers.





6. CAUTION: Before disconnecting or removing the components, make sure the area around the joint faces and connections are clean and dry. Plug open connections to prevent contamination.

Disconnect the axle case breather line.

7. NOTE: Allow the axle to rotate until the drive flange hangs down.

Lower the rear axle assembly.
^ Using a transmission jack, support the axle.
^ Remove and discard the nut and bolt.
^ Remove the 2 bolts.

8. CAUTION: Note the fitted position of the bush and mark the sub-frame to aid assembly.

NOTE: Move the axle case forwards for access.

Using the special tools, remove the rear axle housing rear bushing.

Installation

1. CAUTION: Lubricate the new bush with rubber lubricant to aid assembly.

CAUTION: Align the new bush to the mark on the sub-frame.

Using the special tools, install the rear axle housing rear bushing.
^ Clean the component mating faces.

2. Install the axle assembly.
^ Clean the component mating faces.
^ Tighten the bolts to 100 Nm ( 74 lb. ft).
^ Tighten the new nut and bolt to 120 Nm (89 lb. ft), then a further 180 degrees.

3. Connect the axle case breather line.
4. Attach the driveshaft to the rear axle drive flange.
^ Clean the component mating faces.
^ Install the washers.
^ Tighten the bolts to 44 Nm (32 lb. ft), then a further 45 degrees.

5. Install the fuel tank heat shield.
^ Tighten the screws.

6. Install the exhaust system.
7. Install the wheels and tires.
^ Tighten the wheel nuts to 140 Nm (103 lb. ft).

8. Connect the battery ground cable.