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Differential Case





Differential Case
This is a "Trustmark Authoring Standards (TAS) Repair Procedure"
- TAS style procedures can be identified by steps that have no accompanying step text and the magenta color of the electrical connectors and fasteners such as nuts, bolts, clamps or clips.
- TAS removal and installation procedures use a sequence of color illustrations to indicate the order to be followed when removing/disassembling or installing/assembling a component.
- Many of the TAS procedures will have the installation information within the removal steps.
- The TAS color illustrations use a variety of symbols to indicate important details of the procedures. It is important to understand these symbols in order to properly used the TAS procedures.
Refer to How to Use TAS Procedures and TAS Symbol Glossary at Vehicle | Description and Operation for additional information on these TAS procedures.
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Removal

NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

All vehicles

WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.
1 Raise and support the vehicle.
For additional information, refer to Rear Halfshaft - 5.0L NA V8 - AJ133/5.0L SC V8 - AJ133 Service and Repair
For additional information, refer to Exhaust System Service and Repair





Torque to: 7 Nm





Torque to: 10 Nm





WARNING: Make sure the axle assembly is supported.
K-Frame bolts
M10: 40 Nm
M12: 133 Nm
Subframe bolts
Step 1: 60 Nm

Step 2: 240 degree









CAUTION: To avoid damage to the joint or gaiter, do not allow the driveshaft to hang.

NOTE:
Make sure that the special tool is correctly installed to the recess on the driveshaft.

Torque to: 75 Nm





CAUTION: To avoid damage to the joint or gaiter, do not allow the driveshaft to hang.

NOTE:
Using a suitable hammer and drift, make sure that you only hit the corner edges of the special tool to remove the driveshaft.

Special Service Tool




Remover, Driveshaft, 205-932

Vehicles with supercharger





All vehicles
2 Support the rear differential casing.




M14: 190 Nm
M12: 90 Nm

Installation
All vehicles

NOTE:
Make sure that the alignment mark on the driveshaft is correctly aligned to the alignment mark on the differential case.
1 To install, reverse the removal procedure.





NOTE:
This step only applies if a new driveshaft is being installed.

NOTE:
Using the 3mm hole on the differential case flange and paint alignment mark on the driveshaft (as indicated). Make sure that the alignment marks are correctly aligned.

Torque to: 75 Nm




2 Check and top-up the differential case.
Torque to: 34 Nm

Vehicles with supercharger