Differential Assembly: Service and Repair

Axle Assembly

Special Service tools





Powertrain assembly jack HTJ1 2002

Removal
1. Remove both halfshafts.





2. CAUTION: Under no circumstances must the flexible coupling (or its fixings) be loosened or removed from the driveshaft.

Detach the driveshaft from the differential flange.
^ Mark the position of the driveshaft in relation to the differential flange.
^ Mark the position of the balance nut in relation to the differential flange (if fitted).
^ Mark the position of each nut and bolt in relation to the driveshaft flexible joint.

3. CAUTION: When supporting the axle assembly, use a suitable packing material to prevent damage to the axle assembly.

Using the special tool, support the axle assembly.





4. Remove the axle assembly.

Installation

1. CAUTION: Check and top up the axle assembly fluid level as required.

NOTE: Make sure the axle front retaining bolt washer and spacer is correctly installed.

NOTE: Make sure the driveshaft nuts and bolts are installed correctly.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.





2. Tighten to 120 Nm.





3. Tighten to 75 Nm.





4. Tighten to 88 Nm.