Differential Carrier Assembly Replacement

Differential Carrier Assembly Replacement

^ Tools Required
- J 45059 Angle Meter

Removal Procedure





1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the rear suspension support.
3. Mark the relationship of the inner constant velocity joints to the axle shafts (2).





4. Remove the inner drive shaft constant velocity joint bolts (3) and retainer plates (4). Support the drive shafts so they do not hang.





5. Remove the rear differential mount bolts from the differential cover.





6. Remove the differential carrier attach bolts from the crossmember.
7. Remove the differential carrier.

Installation Procedure






Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

1. Using 4 new bolts (1) install in the cross-member to the differential carrier bolts.
1.1. Tighten the bolts to 90 Nm (66 ft. lbs.).
1.2. Using the J 45059, tighten the bolts an additional 68 degrees.





2. Align the marks on the inner constant velocity joint and the axle shaft.
3. Install the inner constant velocity joints to the axle shaft bolts and retaining plates.
3.1. Tighten bolts to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.).
3.2. Using the J 45059, tighten the bolts an additional 68 degrees.





4. Install the differential rear mount to the differential cover.
^ Tighten the differential rear mount bolts to 95 Nm (70 ft. lbs.).
5. Install the rear suspension support.
6. Lower the vehicle.