Rear Differential - Project 8 (G2297024): Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2020 Jaguar XE and 2019 Jaguar XE. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE:

This procedure contains some variation in the illustrations depending on the vehicle specification, but the essential information is always correct.
This procedure contains illustrations showing certain components removed to provide extra clarity.

Raise and support the vehicle on a suitable 2 post lift.
Refer to: LIFTING
Remove the exhaust system center section.
Refer to: EXHAUST SYSTEM CENTER SECTION
Drain the rear differential.
Refer to: DIFFERENTIAL DRAINING AND FILLING VEHICLES WITHOUT HEAVY DUTY DIFFERENTIAL
Remove both the rear halfshafts.
Refer to: REAR HALFSHAFT - PROJECT 8
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Mark the position of the driveshaft in relation to the rear drive axle flange.
CAUTION: Make sure that the driveshaft is supported with suitable retaining straps.

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Remove and discard the 6 driveshaft to rear differential bolts.
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Release the rear differential wiring harness.
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Disconnect the temperature sensor electrical connector.
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Remove the lower oil cooler to rear differential pipe bolt and reposition the pipe away from the rear differential.
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- Using a suitable stand support the rear differential.
  General Equipment: Transmission jack
- Remove the front lower rear differential mounting bolts and brackets.
NOTE: Note orientation of the bolts prior to removal.

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Remove the rear differential bolts.
CAUTION: Take extra care not to damage the oil cooler pipe when lowering the rear differential.

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Lower the rear differential.
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Disconnect the electrical connector and release the rear differential wiring harness from the clip.
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Remove the oil cooler pipe support bracket bolt and reposition the pipe away from the rear differential.
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Release the oil cooler to Electronic Torque Manager (ETM) unit union.
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Remove the rear differential.
NOTE: Only do this step if a new rear differential is to be installed.

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Remove and discard the ETM.