Removal (Front - B2600i & MPV 4WD)
- Raise and support vehicle. Remove engine skid plate. Drain differential. On MPV 4WD, remove tie rod end and lower arm. Remove front axle shafts. See AXLE SHAFTS - FRONT article. Mark drive shaft position, and remove drive shaft.
- On B2600i, remove differential subframe mounting bolts and nuts. Remove differential, Remote Free Wheel (RFW) and subframe assembly from vehicle. Remove RFW assembly from right side of differential housing. Pull drive coupler from carrier. Remove differential carrier retaining bolts. Remove differential carrier.
- On MPV 4WD, remove differential housing mounting bolts and mount at end of Remote Free Wheel (RFW) extension housing. Remove differential and extension housing from vehicle. Remove RFW assembly from right side of differential housing. Pull drive coupler from carrier. Remove differential carrier retaining bolts. Remove differential carrier.