Front Differential Carrier Bracket Replacement 1500 Except 1500 HD

1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
2. Remove the differential carrier assembly. Refer to Differential Carrier Assembly Replacement .
3. Remove the nuts and the washers from the bracket.
4. Remove the bolt from the bracket.
5. Remove the bracket from the vehicle.

1. Install the bracket to the vehicle.
2. Install the bolt to the frame and the bracket.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

3. Install the washers and the nuts to the bracket.

Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 90 N·m (70 lb ft).

4. Install the differential carrier assembly. Refer to Differential Carrier Assembly Replacement .
5. Lower the vehicle.

Front Differential Carrier Bracket Replacement 1500 HD, 2500, 3500

1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
2. Remove the differential carrier assembly. Refer to Differential Carrier Assembly Replacement .
3. Remove the air conditioning compressor (4.8 L, 5.3 L and 6.0 L engines). Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement in HVAC Systems - Manual.



4. Remove the nuts and the washers from the bracket.
5. Remove the bracket from the vehicle.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.




1. Install the bracket to the vehicle.
2. Install the washers and the nuts to the bracket.

Tighten
Tighten the bracket to frame nuts to 90 N·m (67 lb ft).

3. Install the air conditioning compressor (4.8 L, 5.3 L and 6.0 L engines). Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement in HVAC Systems - Manual.
4. Install the differential carrier assembly. Refer to Differential Carrier Assembly Replacement .
5. Lower the vehicle.