Front Differential Carrier

Removal

1. Raise Vehicle. If twin post hoist is used, place jack stands under frame and lower front post. Refer to General Information Section.
2. Remove tube and shaft assembly. Refer to Tube and Shaft removal procedure in this section. Tube & Shaft Assembly
3. Remove bolt securing steering stabilizer to frame. Refer to Steering section. Steering and Suspension
4. Scribe location of steering idler arm and then remove bolts securing arm to frame.
5. Push steering linkage toward front of vehicle.
6. Remove axle vent hose from carrier fitting.

Fig. 4 Drive Axle & Tube Assembly:

7. Disconnect left hand drive axle shaft from carrier by removing six bolts. Keep axle from turning by inserting a drift through opening in top of brake caliper into corresponding vane of brake rotor.






8. Disconnect front propeller shaft.
9. Remove two mounting bolts securing carrier to frame. Hold upper nut by holding (through frame) with an 18mm combination wrench.
10. Remove carrier by tipping counterclockwise while lifting to gain clearance from mounting ears.


Installation

1. Install carrier in vehicle and install two mounting bolts.
2. Install front propeller shaft.
3. Connect left hand drive axle shaft to carrier by installing one bolt first then, rotate axle to install remaining five bolts. Tighten bolts to torque specified at end of section.
4. Connect axle vent hose to carrier.
5. Install steering idler arm in correct position marked at time of removal.
6. Install steering stabilizer to frame.
7. Install tube and shaft assembly.
8. Check axle lube, fill to level of fill plug hole with lubricant specified.
9. Lower vehicle, test drive and recheck lubricant