Rear Differential Installation

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Raise and support the vehicle (see LIFT AND SUPPORT POINTS ).
Install the rear differential front mounts (A) to the rear subframe with the bolts (B) loosely.

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Differential Front Mounts, Rear Subframe And Bolts
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Raise the rear differential with the transmission jack.
Install the new set ring (A) into the groove (B) of the rear driveshaft inboard joint on both sides.

Fig 2: Identifying Set Ring Into Groove
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Lift the rear differential up into position. Insert the driveshafts (C) into the rear differential on both sides. Turn push on driveshaft to lock the set ring into place.
Tighten new rear differential front mount bolts (A) to the specified torque.

Fig 3: Driveshafts And Rear Differential Front Mount Bolts With Torque Specifications
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Tighten the rear differential rear mount bolts (B) to the specified torque.
Tighten the rear differential front mount bolts (A) to the specified torque.

Fig 4: Rear Differential Front Mount Bolts With Torque Specifications
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Attach the No. 2 propeller shaft (A) to the rear differential companion flange (B) by aligning the reference marks (C) you made during the removal procedure.

Fig 5: No. 2 Propeller Shaft And Rear Differential Companion Flange With Torque Specifications
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Loosely install new lower arm A mounting bolts (A) and new lower arm B mounting bolts (B).

Fig 6: Lower Arm Mounting Bolts With Torque Specifications
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Place a floor jack under the lower arm, and raise the suspension to load it with the vehicle's weight.
Tighten the lower arm A mounting bolt and the lower arm B mounting bolt to the specified torque.
Install the muffler (see 4WD MODEL ).
Clean the mating surfaces between the brake disc/drum and the inside of the wheel, then install the rear wheels.
Refill the rear differential with the recommended fluid (see REAR DIFFERENTIAL FLUID INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT ).
Check the wheel alignment, and adjust it if necessary (see WHEEL ALIGNMENT ).
Test-drive the vehicle.