Differential Installation

Differential Installation
1. Install right and left differential mount bracket A to the rear differential.
2. Place the rear differential on the transmission jack, and raise it to the mounting level.





3. '00-05 models: Install four differential mount bracket B mounting nuts.
'06-08 models: Install the differential breather box. Then install four differential mount bracket B mounting nuts.





4. Install the right and left differential mount bracket A mounting bolts.





5. Install the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister cover.





6. Install the rear suspension stiffener.





7. Install the inboard joints (A) onto the rear differential by aligning the reference marks (B) you made.





8. Install the ball joints onto the lower arms (A), then install the new castle nuts (B) and new cotter pins.





9. Install the wheel speed sensor harness onto the upper arm.





10. Install the propeller shaft to the transmission and the rear differential by aligning the reference marks you made.
11. Refill the differential fluid.
12. Apply a small amount of engine oil to the seating surface of the new spindle nut (A).





13. Install a new spindle nut, then tighten the nut. After tightening, use a drift to stake the spindle nut shoulder (B) against the driveshaft.
14. Clean the mating surfaces of the brake disc and the rear wheel, then install the rear wheels.
15. Turn the rear wheel by hand, and make sure there is no interference between the driveshaft and surrounding parts.
16. Check the rear wheel alignment, and adjust it if necessary.
17. Test-drive the vehicle.