Driveline Torque Tube Replacement

Driveline Torque Tube Replacement

Removal Procedure





1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle Service and Repair.

2. Remove the propeller shaft assembly. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement Service and Repair.

3. Remove the torque tube mounting bolt.





4. Disconnect the electrical connector from the clutch control module.

Note:
If removing the torque tube assembly to service the rear differential, the clutch control module does not have to be removed.

5. Remove the clutch control module, if needed. Refer to Rear Differential Clutch Control Module Replacement Service and Repair.





6. Remove the torque tube mounting bolts (1) from the rear differential.

Note:
DO NOT re-use the old gasket, discard and use NEW only.

7. Remove the torque tube gasket (2) from the rear differential and the alignment pins (4).

8. Remove the torque tube assembly (3) from the rear differential assembly.

Note:
If any fluid is found in the torque tube, check the condition of pinion oil seal.

9. Remove the torque tube assembly (3) from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the NEW torque tube gasket (2) to the rear differential assembly.

2. Position torque tube (3) on the alignment pins (4) on the rear differential.

3. Using a suitable jack stand support the torque tube assembly.

4. Hand tighten the torque tube to differential bolts (1) before torquing to specifications.

Caution:
Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

5. Torque the mounting bolts (1) to specifications.

Tighten the bolts to 55 Nm (40 lb ft).

6. Install the clutch control module, if needed. Refer to Rear Differential Clutch Control Module Replacement Service and Repair.





7. Install the electrical connector for the clutch control module.





8. Using the jack stand or the aide of an assistant reposition the torque tube to allow installation of the mounting bolt.





9. Install the torque tube mounting bolt.

Tighten the bolt to 185 Nm (137 lb ft).

10. Install the propeller shaft assembly. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement Service and Repair.

11. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.