Replacement
REMOVAL/INSTALLATIONWARNING: Make sure lifts are placed properly.
1. Drain the differential fluid.
2. Mark the propeller shaft and companion flange of the rear differential assembly so they can be reinstalled in their original positions.
3. Remove the propeller shaft from the rear differential assembly.
4. Remove the rear differential damper.
5. Place a transmission jack under the rear differential assembly, then remove the right mounting bracket B and the left mounting bracket B.
6. Remove the breather tube from the breather tube fitting.
7. Insert the edge of the screwdriver into the groove located under the differential housing. Pry out the driveshaft inboard joint with a screwdriver.
NOTE: Take care not to damage the differential oil seal and differential ring when prying out the differential inboard joint.
8. Remove the mounting bolts and the washers.
9. Lower the rear differential assembly on the transmission jack, then remove the rear driveshafts from the rear differential assembly.
10. Remove the rear differential mounting bracket A from the rear differential assembly.
11. Install the rear differential assembly in the reverse order of removal.
Note these items during reassembly:
- Install the breather tube to the breather tube joint properly.
- During the propeller shaft installation, align the marks on the propeller shaft and companion flange.
- Refill the rear differential with the recommended fluid to the proper level.