PRE-RELEASE
Differential Carrier Assembly Replacement
| Differential Carrier Assembly Replacement |
| Removal Procedure |
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The following service procedure is also to include those vehicles with RPO G96. |
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Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
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| 2. |
If replacing the rear differential assembly, drain the rear differential fluid. Refer to
Differential Clutch Oil Replacement
and
Differential Oil Replacement
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| 3. |
Remove the propeller shaft assembly. Refer to
Propeller Shaft Replacement
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| 4. |
Remove the exhaust muffler assembly. Refer to
Exhaust Muffler Replacement (LAU)
Exhaust Muffler Replacement (LF1)
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| 5. |
Remove the electronic park brake control module. Refer to
Electronic Parking Brake Control Module Replacement
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| 6. |
Remove the wheel drive shaft. Refer to
Rear Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement
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| 7. |
Disconnect the electrical connectors from the rear differential assembly to the chassis.
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| 8. |
Support the rear differential assembly with a hydraulic transmission jack. |
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| 9. |
Remove the rear differential assembly mounting bolts (1).
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| 10. |
Remove the front differential mounting bolts (1).
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| 11. |
Using the hydraulic jack stand, remove the rear differential assembly (1) from the vehicle.
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| 12. |
Remove the differential clutch assembly, if needed. Refer to
Differential Clutch Replacement
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| Installation Procedure |
| 1. |
Install the differential clutch assembly, if removed. Refer to
Differential Clutch Replacement
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| 2. |
Using the hydraulic jack stand, position the rear differential assembly (1) in the vehicle.
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| 3. |
Clean the bolts and apply thread locker on the threads. Refer to
Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers
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| 4. |
Refer to
Fastener Caution
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Install the front differential mounting bolts (1) and tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb ft) + 90 degrees. |
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| 5. |
Install the rear differential unit's mounting bolts (1) and tighten to
40 Nm (30 lb ft) + 90 degrees.
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| 6. |
Remove the hydraulic jack stand.
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| 7. |
Install the wheel drive shafts. Refer to
Rear Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement
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| 8. |
Install the electronic park brake control module. Refer to
Electronic Parking Brake Control Module Replacement
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| 9. |
Reconnect the electrical connectors from the rear differential assembly to the chassis.
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| 10. |
Install the exhaust muffler assembly. Refer to
Exhaust Muffler Replacement (LAU)
Exhaust Muffler Replacement (LF1)
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| 11. |
Install the propeller shaft assembly. Refer to
Propeller Shaft Replacement
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| 12. |
Check the fluid level of the rear differential assembly. Refer to
Differential Clutch Oil Inspection
and
Rear Axle Lubricant Level Inspection
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| 13. |
If installing a NEW rear differential assembly, fill with the proper fluid. Refer to
Differential Clutch Oil Replacement
and
Differential Oil Replacement
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| 14. |
Remove the supports and lower the vehicle.
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| 15. |
Program the differential assembly. Refer to
Control Module References
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