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Differential Mount

Transmission and Drivetrain › Differential Assembly
Unified entry — merged from multiple cross-listed pages in the original manual.
Procedures
Axle Bushings - Installation8 steps
△ CAUTION
Bushing must be installed in the original location ± 2 degrees. Failure to follow these instruction will result in damaging the bushing and a NVH problem.
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  1. Start bushing in axle housing with bushing reference mark aligned.
  2. Center one of the Receiver (1) flat spots (2) under pinion for tool clearance.
  3. Install bushing (1) with Installer (2) Receiver (3) and Press. AXLE TUBE BUSHING
  4. Start bushing in axle tube with bushing reference mark aligned.
  5. Center one of the Receiver (3) flat spots over the axle tube for tool clearance.
  6. Install bushing (1) with Installer (2) Receiver (3) and Press. AXLE BRACKET BUSHING
  7. Start bushing in axle bracket with bushing reference mark aligned.
  8. Install bushing (1) with Receiver (2) Spacer (3) position in bracket, Installer (4) and Press. Press bushing through the first side of the bracket then remove Spacer (3). Verify bushing is aligned with the second side of the bracket. Installer Spacer (3) and press bushing through the second side of the bracket.
Axle Bushings - Removal7 steps
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Bushing must be installed in the original location ± 2 degrees. Failure to follow these instruction will result in a NVH problem.
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  1. Mark bushing flange flat location (1) on the axle for installation reference.
  2. Remove pinion nose bushing (1) with Remover (2) and Handle (3). Drive bushing out with a hammer. AXLE TUBE BUSHING
  3. Mark bushing flange flat location (1) on the axle for installation reference.
  4. Bolt (1) Remover (2) to axle tube bushing. Drive bushing out with a hammer. AXLE BRACKET BUSHING
  5. Mark bushing flange flat location (1) on the axle bracket for installation reference.
  6. Clamp Press into vise.
  7. Place Spacer (1) over bushing in the bracket. Press bushing out of the bracket into Receiver (1) with Remover (3) and Press.