For 1990-2009 cars

### Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
2. Remove the tires and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
3. Drain the rear differential assembly. Refer to Axle Lubricant Change.
4. Remove the rear wheel drive shafts. Refer to Rear Wheel Drive Shaft and Rear Axle Shaft Seal Replacement.
5. Remove the propeller shaft assembly. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement.
6. Remove the front torque tube mounting bracket bolt.
7. Lower the front of the torque tube to gain access to the electronic clutch control module.
8. Disconnect the electrical connector from the electronic clutch control module.
9. Support the torque tube with a jack stand.
10. Support the rear differential assembly with a transmission jack.
11. Remove the rear differential drive mounting bolts.
12. With the aide of an assistant, remove the rear differential assembly from the vehicle.
13. Remove the torque tube assembly mounting bolts from the rear differential assembly. Refer to Driveline Torque Tube Replacement.

### Installation Procedure

1. Install the torque tube assembly to the rear differential assembly. Refer to Driveline Torque Tube Replacement.
2. Position the rear differential in the vehicle.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

3. Install the rear differential mounting bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 160 N·m (118 lb ft).

4. Reconnect the electrical connector for the electronic clutch control module.
5. Lift the torque tube into position.
6. Install the torque tube bolt.

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 185 N·m (137 lb ft).

7. Install the propeller shaft assembly. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement.
8. Refill the rear differential assembly. Refer to Axle Lubricant Change.
9. Install the rear wheel drive shaft. Refer to Rear Wheel Drive Shaft and Rear Axle Shaft Seal Replacement.
10. Install the tires and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
11. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.