Tools Required

J 45059 Angle Meter

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
2. Remove the rear suspension support. Refer to Rear Support Replacement .



3. Mark the relationship of the inner constant velocity joints to the axle shafts (2).



4. Remove the inner drive shaft constant velocity joint bolts (3) and retainer plates (4) . Support the drive shafts so they do not hang.



5. Remove the rear differential mount bolts (1) from the differential cover.



6. Remove the differential carrier attach bolts from the crossmember.
7. Remove the differential carrier (3).

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.




1. Using 4 new bolts (1) install in the cross-member to the differential carrier bolts.

Tighten

1. Tighten the bolts to 90 N·m (66 lb ft).
2. Using the J 45059 , tighten the bolts an additional 68 degrees.



2. Align the marks (2) on the inner constant velocity joint and the axle shaft.
3. Install the inner constant velocity joints to the axle shaft bolts and retaining plates.

Tighten

1. Tighten bolts (1) to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).
2. Using the J 45059 , tighten the bolts an additional 68 degrees.



4. Install the differential rear mount to the differential cover.

Tighten
Tighten the differential rear mount bolts to 95 N·m (70 lb ft).

5. Install the rear suspension support. Refer to Rear Support Replacement in Rear Suspension.
6. Lower the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle In General Information.