Driveline Torque Tube Replacement

Driveline Torque Tube Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the propeller shaft assembly.




3. Remove the torque tube mounting bolt.




4. Rotate the torque tube down and support with a suitable jack stand.




5. Disconnect the electrical connector from the clutch control module.




6. Remove the torque tube mounting bolts (1) from the rear differential.

Important: DO NOT re-use the old gasket, discard and use NEW only.

7. Remove the torque tube gasket (2) from the rear differential and the alignment pins (4).
8. Remove the torque tube assembly (3) from the rear differential assembly.

Important: If any fluid is found in the torque tube, check the condition of pinion oil seal.

9. Remove the torque tube assembly (3) from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the NEW torque tube gasket (2) to the rear differential assembly.
2. Position torque tube (3) on the alignment pins (4) on the rear differential.
3. Using a suitable jack stand support the torque tube assembly.
4. Hand tighten the torque tube mounting bolts (1) before torquing to specifications.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

5. Torque the mounting bolts (1) to specifications.

Tighten the bolts to 29 N.m (21 lb ft).




6. Install the electrical connector for the clutch control module.




7. Using the jack stand or the aide of an assistant reposition the torque tube to allow installation of the mounting bolt.




8. Install the torque tube mounting bolt.

Tighten the bolt to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

9. Install the propeller shaft assembly.
10. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.