Removal and Installation
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- Remove the driveshaft assembly. For additional information, refer to DRIVESHAFT .
- Remove the rear halfshafts. For additional information, refer to REAR DRIVE HALFSHAFTS .
- Remove the stabilizer bar. For additional information, refer to REAR SUSPENSION .
- Position a suitable transmission hydraulic jack to the axle housing.
- Securely strap the jack to the housing.
- Remove the 4 differential housing-to-front insulator bracket bolts.
- To install, tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
- Remove the 6 side insulator bracket-to-rear axle differential bolts.
- To install, tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
- Lower the axle to gain clearance to the active torque coupling electrical connector and disconnect the connector.
- Remove the axle assembly.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.