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Removal and Installation

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