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Front Differential Carrier Bracket Replacement 2500

Removal Procedure

  1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the differential carrier assembly. Refer to Differential Carrier Assembly Replacement .
  3. Remove the air conditioning compressor for the 4.8 L, 5.3 L and 6.0 L engines. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement .

  4. Object Number: 365933  Size: SH
  5. Remove the nuts and the washers from the bracket.
  6. Remove the bracket from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 365933  Size: SH
  1. Install the bracket to the vehicle.
  2. 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.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the bracket to frame nuts to 90 N·m (67 lb ft).

  5. Install the air conditioning compressor for the 4.8 L, 5.3 L and 6.0 L engines. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement .
  6. Install the differential carrier assembly. Refer to Differential Carrier Assembly Replacement .
  7. Lower the vehicle.

Front Differential Carrier Bracket Replacement 1500


Object Number: 1883781  Size: SF

Callout

Component Name

Preliminary Procedure

Remove the front differential assembly. Refer to Differential Carrier Assembly Replacement .

1

Front Differential Carrier Mounting Bracket Bolt (Qty: 4)

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

Tighten
100 N·m (74 lb ft)

2

Front Differential Carrier Mounting Bracket Nut (Qty: 4)

3

Front Differential Carrier Mounting Bracket Left

4

Front Differential Carrier Mounting Bracket Right