Rear Differential Removal and Installation: Removal: Procedure

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NOTE:

Numbered call-outs in figure pertain to list numbers in following procedure.

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Rear Differential Components For Removal

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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).

Breather Hose - Disconnect

Left side

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Right side

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1. Disconnect the breather hoses (A).

Rear Differential - Support
NOTE: Support the Rear Differential with a transmission jack.
Rear Differential Mounting Bolt - Remove

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.