Rear Differential Disassembly and Reassembly (AWD) (2018 2019 2020 2021): Disassembly

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Rear Differential Front Mount - Remove
Harness Bracket A - Remove
Rear Differential Harness - Remove
Harness Bracket B - Remove
Harness Bracket D - Remove
Filler Plug - Remove
Drain Plug - Remove
Sensor Cover - Remove
Rear Differential Fluid Temperature Sensor - Remove
Rear Differential Fluid Pressure Sensor - Remove
Rear Differential Solenoid Valve Connector Assembly - Remove
Rear Differential Pump Motor - Remove
Pump Drive Joint - Remove

Locknut - Remove

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1. Pry up the stake on the locknut (A) from the groove of the clutch guide shaft, making sure the tab completely clears the groove to prevent damaging the clutch guide shaft.

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2. Install the companion flange holder and the holder handle on the companion flange.

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3. Loosen the locknut (A) counterclockwise so its tab (B) comes out from the groove (C) in the clutch guide shaft.

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4. Tighten the locknut (A) until its tab (B) aligns with the groove (C).

5. Clean any dirt from inside the groove in the clutch guide shaft, then loosen the locknut.

Spring Washer - Remove
Back-Up Ring - Remove

Companion Flange - Remove

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1. Remove the companion flange (A) with a commercially available puller.

Oil Seal - Remove
Oil Pump Cover - Remove
Fluid Strainer - Remove
8 x 10 mm Dowel Pins - Remove
Oil Pump Case - Remove
8 x 10 mm Dowel Pins - Remove
Baffle Cover - Remove
Differential Clutch Assembly - Remove
94.6 mm Shim - Remove
32.3 mm Shim - Remove
Oil Pump Body Assembly - Remove
Rear Differential Solenoid Valve - Remove
8 x 10 mm Dowel Pins - Remove
Oil Seals - Remove