- Drain fluid from differential. Detach brake caliper from right rotor and wire out of way. Remove axle shaft-to-flange attaching bolts (both sides) and force rear shafts out of shaft flanges.
NOTE:
If required, loosen right shock absorber upper mount and lower semi-trailing arm to deflection stop.
- If required, remove exhaust system. Loosen clamp nut and detach drive shaft intermediate bearing from frame. Remove drive shaft from differential and push from centering alignment.
NOTE:
On 3-piece drive shaft, loosen front clamp nut only.
- Support differential with jack and suitable support (115 589 35 63 00). Disconnect rear rubber mount from body. Disconnect differential from rear axle carrier. Lower jack and remove differential with axle shafts.
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CAUTION:
When moving differential with axle shafts, make sure that axle shafts are supported and DO NOT drop down, as this might damage inner joints.