Procedures

Axle Assembly





Removal and Installation
1. Remove the spare tire.
2. Remove the rear driveshaft assembly.
3. Remove the rear halfshafts.
4. Position a suitable transmission hydraulic jack to the axle housing. Securely strap the jack to the housing.
5. Disconnect the active torque coupling electrical connector.
6. Remove the 4 differential housing-to-front insulator bracket bolts.
^ To install, tighten to 80 Nm (59 ft. lbs.).
7. Loosen the LH front insulator bracket-to-subframe bolt and rotate the bracket aside.
^ To install, tighten to 115 Nm (85 ft. lbs.).
8. Remove the RH front insulator bracket-to-subframe bolt and the bracket.
^ To install, tighten to 80 Nm (59 ft. lbs.).

9. NOTE: This step requires an assistant.

Remove the 3 side insulator bracket- to-rear axle differential bolts and the axle assembly.
^ To install, tighten to 80 Nm (59 ft. lbs.).
10. To install, reverse the removal procedure.