Differential With Axle Shafts: Removal
NOTE:
It may be necessary to loosen right shock absorber upper mount and lower semi-trailing arm to deflection stop.
- Drain fluid from differential. Detach brake caliper from right rotor and support out of the way. Remove axle shaft-to-flange attaching bolts (both sides) and force rear shafts out of shaft flanges.
- 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.
- Support differential with floor jack and Differential Support (115 589 35 63 00). Disconnect rear rubber mount from body. Disconnect differential from rear axle carrier. Lower floor jack and remove differential with axle shaft.
NOTE:
On 3-piece drive shaft, loosen front clamp nut only.
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.