Front Differential

REMOVAL

1. Remove front wheels.
Torque: 131 Nm (97 ft. lbs.)
2. Remove drive shafts.





3. Disconnect front propeller shaft.
a. Place matchmarks on the front propeller shaft and companion flange.
b. Remove the 4 nuts, washers, bolts and disconnect the front propeller shaft.
Torque: 80 Nm (59 ft. lbs.)
c. Support the propeller shaft securely.
4. Drain hypoid gear oil.
Torque: 49 Nm (36 ft. lbs.)





5. Remove No. 3 frame crossmember.
Remove the 5 bolts, nuts and No.3 frame crossmember.
Torque:
- A: 186 Nm (137 ft. lbs.)
- B: 68 Nm (50 ft. lbs.)
6. Remove front differential carrier assembly.
a. Support the front differential carrier assembly with a jack.
b. Remove the bolt and disconnect the breather hose.
Torque: 17 Nm (13 ft. lbs.)





c. Remove the 3 nuts, 4 mount stoppers, 6 bolts, 2 differential supports and front differential carrier.
Torque:
- A: 186 Nm (137 ft. lbs.)
- B: 78 Nm (58 ft. lbs.)


INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
After installation, fill front differential with hypoid gear oil.