M226 Without Electronic Locking Differential

REAR FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY

Removal and Installation

REMOVAL

CAUTION:
^ Do not damage spline, companion flange and front oil seal when removing propeller shaft.
^ Before removing final drive assembly or rear axle assembly, disconnect ABS sensor harness connector from the assembly and move it away from final drive/rear axle assembly area. Failure to do so may result in sensor wires being damaged and sensor becoming inoperative.

1. Drain the differential gear oil.
2. Remove the rear propeller shaft.
3. Remove the axle shaft.
4. Remove the stabilizer bar.
5. Disconnect the following components from the rear final drive assembly.
^ ABS sensor wire harness.





^ Parking brake cable
^ Brake hoses and tubes
6. Support rear final drive assembly using a suitable jack.
7. Remove rear shock absorber lower bolts.
8. Remove leaf spring U-bolt nuts.
9. Remove rear final drive assembly.

CAUTION: Secure rear final drive assembly to the jack while removing it.

INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:
^ Fill the rear final drive assembly with differential gear oil after installation.
^ Bleed the air from brake system.