Differential Carrier Bushing Replacement - Front (G96)

Single Use Fasteners and Components Differential Carrier Front Bolt Differential Carrier Bushing Special Tools DT-52899 Rear Drive Module Mount Bushing Replacer DT-52899-5 Bushing Replacer Adapter Equivalent regional tools: Special Tools Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
2. Remove the spare tire.

Differential Carrier Bushing Replacement - Front (G96) — figure 1

3. Rear Propeller Shaft Bolt (1) » Remove [4x]

Differential Carrier Bushing Replacement - Front (G96) — figure 2

4. Propeller Shaft (1) » Remove

Differential Carrier Bushing Replacement - Front (G96) — figure 3

5. Rear Wheel Drive Shaft Bolt (1) » Remove [8x]
6. Reposition the right rear wheel drive shaft downwards.

Differential Carrier Bushing Replacement - Front (G96) — figure 4

7. Rear Wheel Drive Shaft Bolt (1) » Remove [8x]
8. Reposition the left rear wheel drive shaft upwards.

Differential Carrier Bushing Replacement - Front (G96) — figure 5

9. Disconnect the limited slip differential clutch motor electrical connector (1)

Differential Carrier Bushing Replacement - Front (G96) — figure 6

10. {If equipped} with dual exhaust. 10.1. Spare Wheel Heat Shield Bolt (2) » Remove [3x] 10.2. Spare Wheel Heat Shield (1) » Remove

Differential Carrier Bushing Replacement - Front (G96) — figure 7

11. {If equipped} with single exhaust. 11.1. Spare Wheel Heat Shield Bolt (2) » Remove [3x] 11.2. Spare Wheel Heat Shield (1) » Remove

Differential Carrier Bushing Replacement - Front (G96) — figure 8

12. Rear Axle Vent Hose (2) » Disconnect

Differential Carrier Bushing Replacement - Front (G96) — figure 9

Note

Some components not shown for graphic clarity.

13. Battery Cable Terminal Bolt (1) » Remove
14. Differential Carrier Ground Cable » Reposition
15. Support the rear differential carrier.

Differential Carrier Bushing Replacement - Front (G96) — figure 10

16. Differential Carrier Nut (2) » Remove
17. Differential Carrier Front Bolt (1) » Remove and DISCARD

Differential Carrier Bushing Replacement - Front (G96) — figure 11

18. Differential Carrier Rear Bolt (1) » Remove [2x]
19. Lower the rear differential carrier.

Differential Carrier Bushing Replacement - Front (G96) — figure 12

20. Using the DT-52899-5 Bushing Replacer Adapter and DT-52899 Rear Drive Module Mount Bushing Replacer (2), Remove and DISCARD the differential carrier bushing (1) Installation Procedure

Differential Carrier Bushing Replacement - Front (G96) — figure 13

1. Using the DT-52899-5 Bushing Replacer Adapter and DT-52899 Rear Drive Module Mount Bushing Replacer (2), Install NEW the differential carrier bushing (1)
2. Raise the differential carrier.

Caution

Refer to Fastener Caution.

3. Differential Carrier Rear Bolt (1) » Install and tighten [2x] — Fastener Specifications

4. Differential Carrier Front Bolt (1) » Install NEW

5. Differential Carrier Nut (2) » Install and tighten — Fastener Specifications

6. Remove support from the rear differential carrier.

Note

Some components not shown for graphic clarity.

7. Differential Carrier Ground Cable » Reposition

8. Battery Cable Terminal Bolt (1) » Install and tighten — Fastener Specifications

9. Rear Axle Vent Hose (2) » Connect

10. {If equipped} with dual exhaust. 10.1. Spare Wheel Heat Shield (1) » Install 10.2. Spare Wheel Heat Shield Bolt (2) » Install and tighten [3x] — Fastener Specifications

11. {If equipped} with single exhaust. 11.1. Spare Wheel Heat Shield (1) » Install 11.2. Spare Wheel Heat Shield Bolt (2) » Install and tighten [3x] — Fastener Specifications

12. Connect the limited slip differential clutch motor electrical connector (1)

13. If NEW threaded components are being installed, loosen the adhesive using a metal pick or similar tool before proceeding. If threaded components are reused, prepare the threaded components using the following steps: 13.1. Remove any loose cured adhesive from the external threads of the components using a lint free cloth. 13.2. Thread the cleaned components into the internal mating threads and remove to loosen trapped cured adhesive. 13.3. Apply thread locking adhesive to the external threads of the components. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers 13.4. Ensure there are no gaps in the thread locking adhesive once applied to the component.

14. Reposition the right rear wheel drive shaft.

15. Rear Wheel Drive Shaft Bolt (1) » Install and tighten [8x] — Fastener Specifications

16. If NEW threaded components are being installed, loosen the adhesive using a metal pick or similar tool before proceeding. If threaded components are reused, prepare the threaded components using the following steps: 16.1. Remove any loose cured adhesive from the external threads of the components using a lint free cloth. 16.2. Thread the cleaned components into the internal mating threads and remove to loosen trapped cured adhesive. 16.3. Apply thread locking adhesive to the external threads of the components. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers 16.4. Ensure there are no gaps in the thread locking adhesive once applied to the component.

17. Reposition the left rear wheel drive shaft.

18. Rear Wheel Drive Shaft Bolt (1) » Install and tighten [8x] — Fastener Specifications

19. Propeller Shaft (1) » Install

20. If NEW threaded components are being installed, loosen the adhesive using a metal pick or similar tool before proceeding. If threaded components are reused, prepare the threaded components using the following steps: 20.1. Remove any loose cured adhesive from the external threads of the components using a lint free cloth. 20.2. Thread the cleaned components into the internal mating threads and remove to loosen trapped cured adhesive. 20.3. Apply thread locking adhesive to the external threads of the components. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers 20.4. Ensure there are no gaps in the thread locking adhesive once applied to the component.

21. Rear Propeller Shaft Bolt (1) » Install and tighten [4x] — Fastener Specifications

22. Install the spare tire.

23. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.