Removal and Replacement
REAR AXLE CARRIERREMOVAL
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
3. Remove the rear support brackets (convertible only) by removing the bolts (2) then removing the rear support brackets (1).
4. Remove the left and right rear disc brake caliper bolts (1).
5. Remove the rear disc brake calipers.
CAUTION: Supporting the weight of the caliper by the flexible brake hose can damage the hose.
6. Using wire or cord, hang the calipers from the rear strut assembly. Support the caliper firmly to prevent the weight of the caliper from being supported by the brake hose.
7. Remove rear portion of the exhaust pipes including muffler.
8. Remove the parking brake rear cables (2) from the parking brake cable equalizer (1).
9. Remove the right and left Wheel Speed Sensors (2).
10. Remove the left and right rear axle halfshaft nuts (1).
11. Remove the rear axle halfshafts.
12. Remove the rear springs (1).
13. Remove the rear shock absorbers (1).
CAUTION: Do not disconnect any of the fuel lines from the fuel pump assembly.
14. Remove the fuel pump mounting bolts.
15. Using wire or cord, hang the fuel pump from the rear strut assembly. Support the fuel pump firmly to prevent the weight of the pump from being sup-ported by the fuel line.
16. Remove the propeller shaft assembly from the rear axle differential carrier.
17. Remove the rear differential carrier.
18. Remove the front two bolts (1) from the rear axle carrier attaching it to the frame.
19. Remove the rear two bolts (2) from the rear axle carrier attaching it to the frame.
20. Remove the rear axle carrier (1) from the vehicle by lowering it out of the vehicle with a suitable tool (2).
NOTE: Only remove the following components from the rear axle carrier.
21. Remove the camber strut bolt (1).
22. Remove the trailing link bolt (1).
23. Remove the lateral link bolt (1).
24. Remove the track bar bolt (inner).
25. Remove the stabilizer bar link (2).
26. Remove the lower control arm.
INSTALLATION
1. Install the camber strut bolt (1).
2. Install the trailing link bolt (1).
3. Install the lateral link bolt (1).
4. Install the track bar bolt.
5. Install the stabilizer bar link (2).
6. Install the lower control arm.
7. Install the rear axle carrier (1) by raising it up and installing the four bolts to the frame. Tighten to 90 Nm (66 ft. lbs.).
8. Install the rear axle differential carrier.
9. Install the propeller shaft assembly to the rear axle differential.
10. Install the fuel pump assembly.
11. Install the rear shock absorbers (1).
12. Install the rear springs (1).
13. Install the rear axle halfshafts.
14. Install the right and left Wheel Speed Sensors (2).
15. Install the parking brake rear cables (2) to the parking brake cable equalizer (1).
16. Install the rear portion of the exhaust system.
17. Install the rear disc brake calipers and bolts (1).
18. Install the wheel and tire assembly.
NOTE: Final torque for the rear support bracket must be made at curb weight.
19. Install the rear support bracket (1) by, installing the support bracket then installing the bolts (2). Tighten to 60 Nm (44 ft. lbs.).
20. Check vehicle alignment.