Rear Differential Assembly Removal and Installation: Remounting

Reverse dismounting procedure for remounting noting the following points.

• Install propeller shaft (1) to companion flange (2) aligning match marks (3).
• Tighten each bolt to specified torque.

  Tightening torque 

  Differential front mounting bracket bolts (a): 50 N.m (5.0 kg-m, 36.5 Ft.Lbs.)

  Differential front mounting bracket bolts (b): 50 N.m (5.0 kg-m, 36.5 Ft.Lbs.)

  Propeller shaft flange bolts (c): 23 N.m (2.3 kg-m, 17.0 Ft.Lbs.)

  Rear control rod outer bolts (d): 90 N.m (9.0 kg-m, 65.0 Ft.Lbs.)

  Rear trailing rod rear bolts (e): 90 N.m (9.0 kg-m, 65.0 Ft.Lbs.)

  Parking cable wire mounting bolts (f): 10 N.m (1.0 kg-m, 7.5 Ft.Lbs.)

  Rear drive shaft nuts: 175 N.m (17.5 kg-m, 126.5 Ft.Lbs.)

  Wheel nuts: 85 N.m (8.5 kg-m, 61.5 Ft.Lbs.)

  Fig 1: Installing Propeller Shaft To Companion Flange

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• Pour hypoid gear oil as specified referring to Rear Differential Oil Change  .