Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Saturn Sky. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- When replacing the differential. remove the plastic vent plug and install a new differential vent.
The vent flange must be fully seated.
- If reusing the wheel drive shafts remove and discard the wheel drive shaft retaining rings.
The wheel drive shaft retaining rings are on the splined shaft of the inner tripod housing.
- Install the new wheel drive shaft retaining rings.
- With the differential firmly attached to the jack, raise the differential to the vehicle.
- Hand install the differential carrier bracket-to-frame bolt (1) in order to locate the differential to the rear support.
- With the differential firmly attached to the jack, raise the differential to the rear support.
- Position the differential to the support.
- Hand install the left differential rear mounting bolt (1).
- Hand install the right differential rear mounting bolt (1).
Tighten:
- Tighten the differential rear mounting bolts to 175 N.m (129 lb ft).
- Tighten the differential carrier bracket-to-frame bolt to 175 N.m (129 lb ft).
- Remove the transmission jack.
- Install propeller shaft. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement .
- Install the wheel drive shafts. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement .
- Install the rear tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
- Inspect the differential lubricant level. Refer to Rear Axle Lubricant Level Inspection .
- Lower the vehicle.
IMPORTANT:
The differential is shipped with a plastic vent plug. Remove the plastic vent plug prior to differential vent installation.
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice
.