Removal and Installation

Rear Axle Assembly





Special Tool(s)





1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position on a hoist.
2. Remove the rear halfshafts.
3. Remove the rear driveshaft assembly.
4. Position a suitable hydraulic jack to the axle housing. Securely strap the jack to the housing.
5. Remove the components in the order indicated in the illustration and table.
6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
7. Fill the axle with the specified quantity of the specified lubricant.

Item 5: Pinion Nose Isolator Bushing Removal Note





1. Using the special tool with a hammer, remove and discard the bushing.

Item 6: Rear Axle Assembly Isolator Bushing Removal Note
1. Using the special tool, draw the isolator from the frame pocket.

Item 6: Rear Axle Assembly Isolator Bushing Installation Note
1. Using the special tool, draw the isolator into the frame pocket.
^ There is no orientation requirement for the frame mounted isolators.

Item 5: Pinion Nose Isolator Bushing Installation Note





1. Insert the rear axle differential pinion nose isolator bushing and make sure the notches are aligned forward and aft.





2. Using the special tool, install the rear axle differential pinion nose isolator bushing.