Removal Procedure
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Remove the rear tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
- Drain differential oil. Refer to Differential Oil Replacement .
- Remove the intermediate exhaust assembly. Refer to Exhaust Crossover Pipe Replacement .
- Remove the propeller shaft and rubber coupling from differential flange. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement .
- Remove the wheel drive shaft assemblies. Refer to Rear Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement .
- Support the differential with a suitable jack.
- Remove the differential retaining bolts and nuts (1), (2) and (3) from the rear suspension.
- Remove the differential from the vehicle.
WARNING:
To avoid any vehicle damage, serious personal injury or death when major components are removed from the vehicle and the vehicle is supported by a hoist, support the vehicle with jack stands at the opposite end from which the components are being removed and strap the vehicle to the hoist.
WARNING:
Refer to Safety Glasses Warning .
NOTE:
Nuts with micro-encapsulated thread sealant are single use parts and must be discarded after removal.
NOTE:
With a suitable jack support the differential.