Rear Differential Carrier

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

1. Drain the differential oil (see Section 1).
2. Raise the rear wheels and support the car on jackstands.
3. Remove the exhaust pipe and muffler as outlined in the Engine Removal portion of Section 3.
4. Remove the driveshaft and axle shafts.
5. Support the differential carrier with a transmission jack.
6. Remove the two nuts securing the differential to the rear mounting bracket.
7. Remove the two bolts securing the differential to the front mounting bracket.
8. Lower the jack and remove the differential.
9. To install, reverse Steps 1 through 8. Observe the following specifications:
   • Rear mounting nuts: 53 ft. lbs. (72 Nm)
   • Front mounting bolts: 53 ft. lbs. (72 Nm)

     Fig. 1: The heat shield and parking brake cable brackets are retained by the indicated fasteners

     Fig. 2: Secure the halfshafts out of the way

     Fig. 3: View of the lower differential bracket and its retaining bolts

     Fig. 4: Support the differential with a transmission jack

     Fig. 5: View of the differential-to-crossmember retaining bolts

     Fig. 6: View of the front member-to-body retaining bolts

     Fig. 7: Removing or installing the rear differential and front member

     Fig. 8: Exploded view of the rear differential and mounting — Loyale shown

     TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

     TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

     TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS