Differential assembly

FINAL DRIVE

REPAIRS

51-3

REPAIRS

Differential assembly 

$% 51.15.01

Remove

1. Position vehicle on lift.
2. Remove exhaust system.

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 MANIFOLD AND EXHAUST SYSTEM 

- Td6, REPAIR, Exhaust system and 
mountings.
 

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 MANIFOLD AND EXHAUST SYSTEM 

- V8, REPAIRS, Exhaust system & 
mountings.

3. Remove 8 nuts securing centre heat shield and 

remove shield.

4. Remove 8 hexagonal headed screws securing 

fuel tank heat shield and remove shield.

5. Reference mark propeller shaft and differential 

to aid reassembly.

6. Remove 6 nuts securing propeller shaft to 

differential flange.

7. Remove 2 nuts securing propeller shaft support 

bearing, lower the propeller shaft, release 
flange from differential then temporarily support 
the bearing and secure with nuts.

8. Raise rear of vehicle and support under body.

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

9. Remove road wheels.

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