Differential Removal

Differential Removal
1. Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
2. Drain the differential fluid.
3. Mark the propeller shaft (A) and the companion flange of the rear differential assembly (B) so they can be reinstalled in their original positions (C).





4. Remove the propeller shaft from the rear differential assembly.
5. Remove the breather tube (A) from the clip (B).





6. Place a transmission jack under the rear differential assembly, then remove the right and left rear differential mount bracket (C).
7. Remove the breather tubes (A) from the clip (B).





8. Remove the mounting bolts (C) and the plates (D).
9. Disconnect the breather tube (A) from the breather tube fitting.





10. Lower the rear differential assembly while pulling both driveshaft inboard joints out of the rear differential assembly.

NOTE: Be careful not to damage the driveshaft ring (B) when prying out the driveshaft inboard joints.

11. Remove the rear differential mount assembly (A) from the rear differential assembly (B).