2012-05-30 010203 Differential Carrier
2012-05-30 010203 Differential Carrier
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
5. Disconnect the left and right wheel speed sensor electrical connectors.
6. Remove the brake hose retaining bolt from the frame. Left shown, right similar.
7. Disconnect the sway bar link pins from the lower control arms. Right shown, left similar.
8. Remove the steering gear. See: Steering and Suspension\Steering\Steering Gear\Service
and Repair
9. Place an adjustable jack stand under the lower control arm. Left shown, right similar.
10. Remove the upper ball joint pinch bolt and nut. Right shown, left similar.
11. Remove the steering knuckle from the upper control arm. Left shown, right similar.
12. Remove the upper shock module bolts from the frame.
13. Lower the jack stand to allow removal of the steering knuckle from the upper control
arm.
14. Remove the steering knuckle from the upper control arm.
IMPORTANT : In the following service procedures, it is not necessary to remove the wheel
drive shaft from the steering knuckles.
15. Using a brass drift or equivalent, remove the left wheel drive shaft from the front
differential.
16. Using a brass drift or equivalent, remove the right wheel drive shaft from the front
differential.
17. Position the wheel drive shafts to the side.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT allow the shock modules and steering knuckle to hang without
supporting them.
18. Using mechanics wire or metal hooks, secure the shock modules to the frame.
19. Remove the jack stand.
IMPORTANT: It is not necessary to completely remove the front propeller shaft from the
vehicle.
20. Remove the front propeller shaft from the front pinion yoke. See: Drive/Propeller Shafts,
Bearings and Joints\Service and Repair\Propeller Shaft Replacement - Front
21. Relocate the propeller shaft to the side and secure.
22. Remove the inner axle shaft.
23. Remove the mounting bolts for the front differential assembly.
24. Remove the front differential assembly from the oil pan.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
NOTICE : Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the
correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring
the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use
paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified.
These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use
the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid
damage to parts and systems.
TIGHTEN
Tighten the bolts to 85 Nm (63 lb ft).
TIGHTEN
Tighten the bolt and nut to 40 Nm (30 lb ft).
12. Remove the jack stand from under the lower control arm.
13. Install the front shock upper retaining nuts. Right shown, left similar.
TIGHTEN
Tighten the nuts to 45 Nm (33 lb ft).
TIGHTEN
Tighten the brake hose retaining bolt to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).
16. Install the sway bar links to the lower control arm.