Installation Procedure

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Fig 1: Identifying Rear Differential Assembly

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NOTE: When positioning the rear differential assembly in the rear cradle, leave enough room to access the clutch control module.

Position the rear differential assembly in the rear cradle.

Fig 2: Identifying Small Electrical Connector, Large Electrical Connector, And Mounting Nuts
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Install the small electrical connector (1).
Install the large electrical connector (2).
NOTE:
When installing the front mounting bolts tighten by hand.
Install the front mounting nuts (3).

Fig 3: Identifying Rear Differential Support Bushing Bolts
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Install the rear differential support bushing bolts.
Raise the rear differential assembly into place.
CAUTION:
Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
Tighten the front mounting nuts.
Tightening torque

Tighten the nuts to 122 N.m (90 lb ft).
Tighten the rear differential support bushing bolts.
Tightening torque

Tighten the nuts to 188 N.m (139 lb ft).
Remove the transmission jack stand.
Install the propeller shaft. Refer to PROPELLER SHAFT REPLACEMENT .
Install the rear wheel drive shafts. Refer to INSTALLATION PROCEDURE .
Install the rear wheel drive module clutch housing. Refer to REAR WHEEL DRIVE MODULE CLUTCH HOUSING REPLACEMENT .
Install the muffler assembly. Refer to INSTALLATION PROCEDURE .
Install the spare tire.
Fill the rear differential assembly with fluid, if drained. Refer to REAR AXLE LUBRICANT REPLACEMENT .
Lower the vehicle.