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.
For additional information, refer to How to Use TAS Procedures How to Use TAS Procedures
For additional information, refer to TAS Symbol Glossary TAS Symbols Glossary
Removal
All vehicles

WARNING: Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.
1 Raise and support the vehicle.
For additional information, refer to Rear Halfshaft Service and Repair
2 Repeat the above procedure for the other side.
For additional information, refer to Exhaust System Service and Repair
For additional information, refer to Exhaust System





CAUTION: Do not use the 5mm hole on the differential case flange for the alignment mark.

CAUTION: Make sure that the driveshaft is supported with suitable retaining straps.

NOTE:
Using the 3mm hole on the differential case flange, paint an alignment mark (as indicated) to aid correct installation of the driveshaft to the differential case.





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

NOTE:
Note the illustrated orientation of the special tool.

Special Service Tool




Remover, Driveshaft, 205-932





CAUTION: Care must be taken not to damage the surrounding components when inserting the special tool.

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









Special Service Tool




Replacer - Mounting Bolts Final Drive To Subframe, 204-477





Installation
All vehicles





Torque to: 90 Nm





Special Service Tool




Replacer - Mounting Bolts Final Drive To Subframe, 204-477

Torque to: 192 Nm

Vehicles with supercharger





All vehicles





NOTE:
Make sure that the alignment mark on the driveshaft is correctly aligned to the alignment mark on the differential case.

Torque to: 73 Nm





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: 73 Nm
For additional information, refer to Rear Halfshaft Service and Repair
1 Repeat the above procedure for the other side.
For additional information, refer to Exhaust System Service and Repair
For additional information, refer to Exhaust System




2 Check and top-up the differential case.