Rear

REMOVAL
1. Raise and support rear axle on axle stands. Position drain tray and drain axle oil. Install drain plug.





2. Mark differential and propeller shaft flanges to facilitate reassembly.
3. Remove 4 bolts and disconnect propeller shaft from differential. Tie aside.
4. Remove hub drive member fixings and withdraw axle half shafts sufficiently to disengage from differential unit.
5. Remove 10 locknuts securing differential to axle case.
6. Withdraw differential unit.

NOTE: The differential unit can only be serviced as a complete assembly with matching drive pinion.

INSTALLATION
7. Ensure mating faces are clean and apply a bead of RTV sealant to axle case flange.
8. Support differential unit and position on axle casing.
9. Secure with lock nuts and tighten to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.).
10. Align marks on flanges and secure propeller shaft to differential. Tighten bolts to 48 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).
11. Install half shafts.
12. Refill axle oil with approved lubricant.