Rear Driveline Module (RDM): Removal
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Remove the left rear halfshaft. Refer to SHAFTS, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Remove the driveshaft. Refer to SHAFTS, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Remove the fuel tank heat shield.
1 - Exhaust Clamp 2 - Exhaust Isolator Bolts 3 - Rear Muffler - Place a support under the rear muffler.
- Remove the exhaust isolator bolts and lower the exhaust to access the Rear Driveline Module (RDM) bolts.
1 - rear Stabilizer Bar Bracket Bolts 2 - Rear Stabilizer Bar Link Nut 3 - Rear Stabilizer bar - Remove the rear stabilizer bar bracket bolts.
1 - RDM Actuator wire Harness Connector - Disconnect the RDM actuator wire harness connector.
1 - RDM Front Isolator Bolt - Position a suitable jack to support the RDM and remove the front RDM front isolator bolt.
- Disengage the right axle inner joint from the RDM.
1a - RDM Rear Isolator Bolts 1b - RDM - Remove the RDM rear isolator bolts and lower the RDM.CAUTION:
Boot sealing is vital to retain special lubricants and to prevent foreign contaminants from entering the CV joint. Mishandling, such as allowing the assemblies to dangle unsupported, or pulling or pushing the ends can cut boots or damage CV joints. During removal and installation procedures, always support both ends of the halfshaft to prevent damage.
- Lower the RDM while disengaging the left halfshaft from the RDM.