Lower Drive Unit: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan, 2004 Dodge Caravan, and 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
- Open the appropriate side door and remove the lower drive unit cover retaining screws (Fig 1 ).
- Remove the lower drive unit retaining fasteners (Fig 2 ).
- Disconnect the flex drive assembly from the lower drive unit. Expand the flex drive collar until the lower drive unit can be pulled straight off.
- Remove the lower drive unit from the vehicle.