Rear Differential Installation

Rear Differential Installation

1. Install right and left differential mount bracket A to the rear differential; '00-05 models, '06-09 models. Service and Repair

2. Place the rear differential on the transmission jack, and raise it to the mounting level.






3. '00-05 models: Install the four differential mount bracket B mounting nuts.
'06-09 models: Install the differential breather box. Rear Differential Breather Box Replacement Then install the 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 (A).

'00-05 models





'06-09 models





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 knuckle (A) onto the lower arm (B). Be careful not to damage the ball joint boot (C). Wipe off the grease before tightening the nut at the ball joint. Torque new castle nut (D) to the lower torque specification, then tighten it only far enough to align the slot with the pin hole.
NOTE:

- Make sure the ball joint boot is not damaged or cracked.

- Do not align the nut by loosening it.

9. Install the new cotter pin (E) into the pin hole, and bend it.






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

11. Install the propeller shaft to the transmission and the rear differential by aligning the reference marks you made. Propeller Shaft Installation

12. Refill the differential with the recommended fluid. Rear Differential Fluid Inspection and Replacement






13. Apply a small amount of engine oil to the seating surface of the new spindle nut (A).

14. Install the spindle nut, then tighten the nut. After tightening, use a drift to stake the spindle nut shoulder (B) against the driveshaft.

15. Clean the mating surfaces of the brake disc and the rear wheel, then install the rear wheels.

16. Turn the rear wheel by hand, and make sure there is no interference between the driveshaft and surrounding parts.

17. Check the rear wheel alignment, and adjust it if necessary. Service and Repair

18. Test-drive the vehicle.