Removal Procedure
- Raise and support the vehicle. Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
Rear Tire Front Air Deflector Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]
- Rear Tire Front Air Deflector- Left Side (2) - Remove
Rear Wheelhouse Liner Screw (1) - Remove
- Underbody Rear Air Deflector Plastic Nut (2) - Remove [3x]
- Underbody Rear Air Deflector Bolt (3) - Remove [3x]
- Underbody Rear Air Deflector Nut (4) - Remove [2x]
- Underbody Rear Air Deflector- Left Side (5) - Remove
Rear Tire Front Air Deflector Bolt (2) - Remove [2x]
- Rear Tire Front Air Deflector- Right Side (1) - Remove
Rear Wheelhouse Liner Screw (1) - Remove
- Underbody Rear Air Deflector Bolt (2) - Remove [3x]
- Underbody Rear Air Deflector Plastic Nut (3) - Remove [3x]
- Underbody Rear Air Deflector Nut (4) - Remove [2x]
- Underbody Rear Air Deflector- Right Side (5) - Remove
Floor Panel Number 4 Cross Bar Reinforcement Bolt (2) - Remove [6x]
- Floor Panel Reinforcement (1) - Remove
Catalytic Converter Nut (1) - Remove [2x]
Electrical Connector (1) @ Exhaust Control Valve Actuator - Disconnect [2x]
Exhaust Muffler (1) @ Exhaust Intermediate Pipe Insulator-Left Side (2) - Separate
- Exhaust Muffler (1) @ Exhaust Rear Muffler Insulator-Left Side (3) - Separate
Exhaust Muffler (1) @ Exhaust Intermediate Pipe Insulator-Right Side (2) - Separate
- Exhaust Muffler (1) @ Exhaust Rear Muffler Insulator-Right Side (3) - Separate
{ If equipped } Front Crossmember Brace Nut (1) - Remove [4x]
- { If equipped } Front Crossmember Brace (2) - Remove
- NOTE:
With the aid of an assistant, lower the exhaust system from the vehicle.
Exhaust Muffler (1) - Remove
- Catalytic Converter Gasket (2) - Remove and DISCARD
Exhaust Heat Shield Bolt (1) - Remove [6x]
- Exhaust Intermediate Underbody Heat Shield (2) - Remove
Floor Panel Number 2 Cross Bar Reinforcement Bolt (2) - Remove [4x]
- Floor Panel Number 2 Cross Bar Reinforcement (1) - Remove
Propeller Shaft Hub Clamp (1) - Remove and DISCARD
Mark (2) the relationship of the propeller shaft to the rear differential flange using a paint pen.
- Rear Propeller Shaft Nut (3) - Remove [3x]
- Rear Propeller Shaft Bolt (1) - Remove [3x]
- Support and secure the propeller shaft to a suitable hydraulic jack stand.
Propeller Shaft Bearing Support Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]
Propeller Shaft (1) - Remove
- NOTE:
The rear wheel drive shaft universal joint retainer (1) and washers (2) are serviced as a rear wheel drive shaft universal joint retainer kit consisting of 2 bolts and 1 washer.
Remove and DISCARD the 6 rear wheel drive shaft universal joint retainer (1).
- Remove and DISCARD the 3 wheel drive shaft washers (2).
Reposition the rear wheel drive shaft (1) to clear the rear axle shaft.
- NOTE:
The rear wheel drive shaft universal joint retainer (1) and washers (2) are serviced as a rear wheel drive shaft universal joint retainer kit consisting of 2 bolts and 1 washer.
Remove and DISCARD the 6 rear wheel drive shaft universal joint retainer (1).
- Remove and DISCARD the 3 wheel drive shaft washers (2).
Reposition the rear wheel drive shaft (1) to clear the rear axle shaft.
- Using and inch-pound torque wrench, measure and record the rotational torque of the differential ring and pinion gear and related components.
Using the DT-45012 Holding Fixture (1) with a breaker bar, hold the rear wheel drive shaft flange.
- Using the proper size socket and a breaker bar, loosen the rear wheel drive shaft flange nut (2).
- Remove the DT-45012 Holding Fixture (1).
Differential Drive Pinion Gear Nut (1) - Remove and DISCARD
- Make an alignment mark on the pinion flange and the pinion shaft.
Using the EN-24420-A Crankshaft Balancer Puller (1), Remove the rear wheel drive shaft flange (2) from the differential carrier drive pinion gear splines.
Rear Wheel Drive Shaft Flange (1) - Remove
- Remove the EN-24420-A Crankshaft Balancer Puller.
Using the appropriate tool, remove the differential drive pinion gear seal (1).
When removing the propeller shaft, do not remove the propeller shaft coupler from the propeller shaft assembly. The only bolts that should be removed are those that mount each coupler to the transmission output flange, and to the rear drive axle input flange. Failure to properly remove the propeller shaft assembly may cause coupler damage, resulting in necessary replacement of the entire propeller shaft.