Removal and Installation

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Remove the driveshaft. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Remove the rear halfshafts. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL .
Position a suitable transmission hydraulic jack to the axle housing. Securely strap the jack to the housing.

Fig 1: Positioning Transmission Hydraulic Jack To Axle Housing
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Remove the 4 differential housing-to-front insulator bracket bolts.
- To install, tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
Fig 2: Locating Differential Housing-To-Front Insulator Bracket Bolts
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Remove the 3 RH side insulator bracket-to-rear axle differential bolts.
- To install, tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
Fig 3: Locating RH Side Insulator Bracket-To-Rear Axle Differential Bolts
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Remove the 3 LH side insulator or bracket-to-rear axle differential bolts.
- To install, tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
Fig 4: Locating LH Side Insulator Bracket-To-Rear Axle Differential Bolts
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Lower the axle to gain clearance and disconnect the active torque coupling electrical connector.

Fig 5: Locating Active Torque Coupling Electrical Connector
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Remove the rear axle assembly.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.