Replacement

Differential Carrier Assembly Replacement

Removal Procedure






1. Remove the front tires and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.






2. Remove the engine protection shield. Refer to Engine Protection Shield Replacement.
3. Drain the engine of oil.
4. Drain the front drive axle. Refer to Lubricant Change.
5. Remove the front propeller shaft from the front axle.
6. Wrap the bearing caps with tape in order to prevent the loss of the roller bearings.






7. Remove the ABS wiring harness from the retainers.






8. Remove the brake hose retaining bolts.
9. Remove the front drive axle vent hose.






10. Remove the left and right upper ball pinch bolt and nut.






11. Remove the left and right upper shock module retaining nuts.






12. Remove the front stabilizer bar links from the frame. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement in Front Suspension.
13. Remove the shock module from the frame.
14. Remove the steering knuckle from the upper control arm.
15. Remove the left and right front wheel drive shafts from the front drive axle.






16. Relocate and secure the left and right front wheel drive shafts to the frame.






17. Using mechanics wire or hook, support the front shock modules and steering knuckle.






18. Remove the power steering gear assembly. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement in Power Steering System.






19. Remove the inner shaft from the front drive axle. Refer to Front Drive Axle Inner Shaft Replacement.






20. Remove the front drive axle from the oil pan.
21. Secure the front drive axle to the frame.
22. Remove the oil pan. Refer to Oil Pan Replacement in 4.2L Engine Mechanical.






23. Remove the front drive axle from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure






1. Install the front drive axle to the frame.
2. Secure the front drive axle to the frame.
3. Install the oil pan. Refer to Oil Pan Replacement in 4.2L Engine Mechanical.
4. Remove the front drive axle from the frame.
5. Install the front drive axle to the oil pan.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

6. Install the front drive axle mounting bolts. Tighten the front drive axle mounting bolts to 85 Nm (63 lb ft).






7. Install the inner axle to the front drive axle. Refer to Front Drive Axle Inner Shaft Replacement.






8. Install the power steering gear. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement in Power Steering System.
9. Remove the left and right front wheel drive shafts from the frame.
10. Remove the left, right shock module and steering knuckles from their supports.
11. Install the right and left front wheel drive shafts to the front drive axle.
12. Install the vent hose to the front drive axle.
13. Install the left and right shock modules to the frame.
14. Install the upper shock module retaining nuts. Tighten the upper shock module mounting bolts to 100 Nm (74 lb ft).
15. Install the steering knuckle to the upper control arm.
16. Install the upper ball joint pinch bolt and nut. Tighten the upper shock module mounting bolts to 40 Nm (30 lb ft).






17. Install the front stabilizer bar links to the frame. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement in Front Suspension.






18. Install the brake hose retaining bolts. Tighten the brake hose retaining bolt to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).






19. Install the right and left ABS wiring harness in the retainers.
20. Fill the front drive axle with the proper fluid. Refer to Lubricant Change.
21. Fill the engine with the proper amount motor oil.






22. Install the engine protection shield. Refer to Engine Protection Shield Replacement.






23. Install the tires and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.