Rear Differential Removal and Installation (AWD) (2017): Removal

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1. Vehicle - Lift
2. Rear Differential Fluid - Drain
3. Muffler - Remove
4. No. 2 Propeller Shaft - Disconnect
5. Connectors (Rear Differential Subharness) - Disconnect

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   1. Remove the cover (A). 2. Disconnect the connectors (B). 3. Remove the harness clip (C).

6. Breather Hose - Disconnect

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   1. Disconnect the breather hoses (A).

7. Rear Differential - Support

   NOTE:  Support the Rear Differential with a transmission jack.

8. Rear Differential Mounting Bolt - Remove

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   1. Remove the rear differential mounting bolts (A).

9. Rear Driveshaft Inboard Side - Disconnect

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   1. Lower the rear differential assembly (A) while pulling both rear driveshaft inboard joints (B) out of the rear differential assembly. NOTE:  Be careful not to damage the driveshaft rings (C) when prying out the driveshaft inboard joints. Be careful not to damage the oil seals (D).

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   2. Remove the driveshaft inboard joint set ring (A) on both sides.

10. Rear Differential Front Mount - Remove