Front

DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY

Remove

1. Remove track rod.





2. Drain axle oil.
3. Remove hub assemblies.
4. Mark differential and propeller shaft flanges to aid reassembly.
5. Remove 4 nuts and bolts securing propeller shaft to differential; discard nuts. Release shaft, tie aside.
6. Remove 10 nuts securing differential to axle case. Remove differential.

Refit

7. Ensure mating faces are clean.
8. Apply a bead of RTV sealant to axle case.
9. Position differential. Secure with nuts. Tighten to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.)
10. Position propeller shaft. Align marks on flanges.
11. Secure shaft with bolts and new nuts. Tighten to 48 Nm (35 ft. lbs.)
12. Refit hub assemblies.
13. Refit track rod.
14. Replenish axle oil.