Differential Carrier Assembly: Service and Repair

Differential Carrier Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the case extension. Refer to Case Extension Replacement (Service and Repair).




2. Rotate the manual shaft (16) counterclockwise in order to place the transmission in park and prevent the differential from rotating.




3. Remove the four 15 mm differential bolts (119).
4. Remove the differential carrier (110).

Installation Procedure




1. Locate the dowels on the final drive carrier (100) and insert these dowels into the holes in the differential carrier (110) for proper assembly.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

2. Install the differential carrier bolts (119).

Tighten the bolts using a star pattern to 70-76 Nm (52-56 lb ft).

3. Install the case extension. Refer to Case Extension Replacement (Service and Repair).