Rear Differential Assembly

Overview of the components surrounding the rear differential — suspension, brakes, and driveline items that must be addressed before pulling the carrier itself.

Major components

  1. Rear Driveshaft
  2. Brake Drum
  3. Shoe & Lining Assembly
  4. Parking Brake Cable
  5. Rear Speed Sensor (ABS vehicles)
  6. O-Ring (ABS vehicles)
  7. Shock Absorber
  8. Coil Spring
  9. Rubber Cushion
  10. Bumper Stopper
  11. Lateral Rod (Suspension)
  12. Rear Brake Piping and Hose
  13. Upper Arm Unit (Suspension)
  14. Lower Arm (Suspension)
  15. Rear Differential Assembly

Fastener torques

TorqueNm (kgf·m)
T = 15(1.5; 133 in-lb)
T = 25(2.5; 18 ft-lb)
T = 34(3.5; 25 ft-lb)
T = 81(8.3; 60 ft-lb)

(verify printed p.233) — torque-to-fastener mapping (which of the 15 components each value applies to) was not recoverable from the scan; values are listed here without confirmed item association. T=81 (8.3) appears twice in the source, likely for two similar fasteners (e.g. both shock absorber mounting bolts).

Figure: Rear differential assembly, surrounding suspension/brake/driveline components