Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Chevrolet Trax and 2015 Buick Encore. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Drain the rear differential carrier. Refer to Differential Oil Replacement .
- Disconnect the propeller shaft from the rear differential and relocate to the side. Refer to Two-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement .
- Remove the electrical harness connector (3).
- Disconnect the rear wheel drive shafts from the rear differential and re-locate to the side. Refer to Rear Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement .
- Support the rear differential (1) with a suitable transmission jack stand (2).
- Remove the 2 rear differential support mounting bolts (1).
- Using a bright colored paint, mark the outline (1) of the front rear differential mounting on the body to properly align the mounting to the painted outline for installation.
- Remove the front rear differential mounting bolt (1).
- Using the transmission jack stand (2), remove the rear differential assembly (1) from the vehicle.
NOTE:
Ensure that the rear differential assembly is securely tie to the jack stand.