Rear Differential Installation

Rear Differential Installation

1. Install the rear differential mount assembly A to the rear differential assembly (B) with new bolts.





2. Raise the rear differential with the transmission jack.

3. Install new set rings (A) into the groove of the rear driveshaft inboard joints, then insert the driveshafts into the rear differential (B).





4. Lift the rear differential up into position, then push on both driveshafts to lock the set rings into place. Connect the breather tube (C).

5. Align the tab (A) of the rubber mount (B) with the hole (C) of the plates (D), then install the plates and torque the rear differential mount assembly mounting bolts (E).

NOTE: The rubber heat insulator (F) is installed only in the right side.





6. Install the breather tubes (G) to the clips (H).

7. Install the right and left rear differential mount brackets B, then torque the new bolts (A).





8. Install the breather tube (C) to the clip (D).

9. Install the No. 2 propeller shaft (A) onto the rear differential (B) by aligning the reference marks (C) made during removal. Make sure you use new mounting bolts (D).





10. Refill the rear differential with the recommended fluid Rear Differential Fluid Inspection And Replacement.

11. Test-drive the vehicle.