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Differential Carrier Assembly Mount Replacement

Differential Carrier Assembly Mount Replacement

- Tools Required
- J 44866 Support Bushing Remover and Installer

Removal Procedure





1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Disconnect the intermediate exhaust pipe from the front pipe and remove the intermediate pipe and muffler assembly.
3. Place a support stand under the rear drive module (RDM) and support the RDM.





4. Remove the rear stabilizer bar.





5. Remove the RDM bracket-to-bushing mounting nut and bolt.





6. Remove the nut (1) and bolt (3) from the mounting RDM mounting bracket (2) and remove the bracket.





7. Place the open receiver end of the J 44866 over the flanged side of the bushing and against the vehicle frame.
8. Position the driver portion of the J 44866 with the smaller diameter of the driver against the bushing.
9. Install the bolt and washer through the driver, bushing, and receiver
10. Install the nut to the bolt.
11. Slowly tighten the bolt and nut until the bushing is driven out of the vehicle frame and into the receiver.
12. Disassemble the J 44866 and remove the bushing.

Installation Procedure





1. Position the RDM support bushing to the vehicle frame with the slotted portions of the bushing at the 6 o'clock and 12 o'clock positions.
2. Install the receiver end of the J 44866 against the vehicle frame opposite the bushing.
3. Place the large diameter face of the J 44866 driver against the flanged portion of the bushing.
4. Install the bolt and washer through the driver, bushing, and receiver.
5. Install the nut to the bolt.
6. Slowly tighten the bolt and nut until the bushing is drawn into the vehicle frame and the flange is seated squared against the vehicle frame.
7. Remove the J 44866.





8. Install the support bracket (2) to the RDM.
9. Install the bolt (3) and nut (1) to the bracket.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

10. Tighten the support bracket nut and bolt.
- Tighten the bolt and nut to 105 Nm (77 ft. lbs.).





11. Install the bracket-to-bushing bolt and nut.
- Tighten the bolt and nut to 105 Nm (77 ft. lbs.).
12. Remove the support stand from under the RDM.





13. Install the rear stabilizer bar to the vehicle.





14. Install the intermediate pipe and muffler assembly.
15. Lower the vehicle.