:	Apr 16, 2007

: Do not loosen or remove the large protruding hexagon on the differential casing.

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: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands. Raise and support the vehicle.

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Remove the rear wheels and tires.

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Remove the muffler assembly.

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Remove the RH rear halfshaft.

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: Use a wrench on the hexagon provided to prevent the ball joint rotating. Remove the LH rear stabilizer bar link.   Remove and discard the 2 nuts.

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Release the parking brake cable from the LH lower arm.

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Release the LH rear toe link.   Remove the bolt.

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: Make sure the ball joint seal is not damaged. A damaged seal will lead to the premature failure of the joint. Release the LH rear wheel knuckle from the lower arm.   Remove the bolt.   Using a suitable stand, support the LH rear wheel knuckle.

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:   RH illustration shown, LH is similar Release the LH rear halfshaft from the axle assembly.   Remove and discard the snap ring.

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: Mark the position of the driveshaft flange in relation to the drive pinion flange. Release the driveshaft from the rear axle drive flange.   Remove and discard the 4 bolts.   Support the driveshaft using a suitable tie strap.

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Vehicles with differential locking motor: Disconnect the 2 electrical connectors.   Release the 2 wiring harness clips.

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Using a transmission jack, support the rear axle assembly.

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: Before disconnecting or removing the components, make sure the area around the joint faces and connections are clean. Plug open connections to prevent contamination. With assistance, remove the rear axle assembly.   Remove the 3 bolts.   Disconnect the breather line.

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With assistance, install the rear axle assembly.   Tighten the front mounting bolt to 275 Nm (203 lb.ft).   Tighten the rear mounting bolts to 175 Nm (129 lb.ft).   Connect the breather line.

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Vehicles with differential locking motor: Connect the electrical connectors.   Secure the wiring harness clips.

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:   Install new bolts. Secure the driveshaft to the rear axle drive flange.   Clean the component mating faces.   Tighten the bolts to 150 Nm (110 lb.ft).

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Install a new snap ring to the LH halfshaft.

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:   Do not fully engage the halfshaft until the oil seal protector has been removed. Secure the LH halfshaft in the axle assembly.   1) Open the halfshaft seal protector and install the halfshaft.   2) Release the halfshaft seal protector from the halfshaft seal.   3) Remove the halfshaft seal protector.   4) Fully install the halfshaft.   5) Make sure the snap ring is fully engaged and retains the halfshaft.

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: Make sure the ball joint seal is not damaged. A damaged seal will lead to the premature failure of the joint. Secure the LH rear wheel knuckle to the lower arm.   Tighten the nut and bolt to 275 Nm (203 lb.ft).

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Secure the LH rear toe link.   Tighten the bolt to 175 Nm (129 lb.ft).

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Secure the parking brake cable to the LH lower arm.

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:   Install new nuts. Install the LH rear stabilizer bar link.   Tighten the nuts to 115 Nm (85 lb.ft).

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Install the RH rear halfshaft.

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Install the muffler assembly.

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Install the wheels and tires.   Tighten the wheel nuts to 140 Nm (103 lb.ft).