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Removal and Installation

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  1. Remove the spare tire.
  2. Remove the rear driveshaft assembly. For additional information, refer to DRIVESHAFT .
  3. Remove the rear halfshafts. For additional information, refer to REAR DRIVE HALFSHAFTS .
  4. Position a suitable transmission hydraulic jack to the axle housing. Securely strap the jack to the housing.
  5. Disconnect the active torque coupling electrical connector.
  6. Remove the 4 differential housing-to-front insulator bracket bolts.
    • To install, tighten to 80 Nm (59 lb-ft).
  7. Loosen the LH front insulator bracket-to-subframe bolt, and rotate the bracket aside.
    • To install, tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).
  8. Remove the RH front insulator bracket-to-subframe bolt and the bracket.
    • To install, tighten to 80 Nm (59 lb-ft).
    9. NOTE: This step requires an assistant.
  9. Remove the 3 side insulator bracket-to-rear axle differential bolts and the axle assembly.
    • To install, tighten to 80 Nm (59 lb-ft).
  10. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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