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Fig. 42: Positioning DOJ Outer Race

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2. Remove part of the DOJ boot from the DOJ outer race to release the air
pressure inside the boot.
DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
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2004 SUSPENSION Rear Axle < AWD > - Endeavor

Fig. 43: Removing/Installing Differential Carrier Assembly Components

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REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS <> PROPELLER SHAFT DISCONNECTION 1. Make mating marks on the differential companion flange and the propeller
shaft assembly.
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2004 SUSPENSION Rear Axle < AWD > - Endeavor

Fig. 44: Mating Marks On Differential Companion Flange

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2. Suspend the removed propeller shaft from the body with a wire to prevent
bending.
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS >>A<< PROPELLER SHAFT INSTALLATION Align the mating marks of differential companion flange and propeller shaft
assembly. DIFFERENTIAL MOUNT BRACKET BUSHING REPLACEMENT Required Special Tools:
MB991448: Bush Remover and Installer Base

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2004 SUSPENSION Rear Axle < AWD > - Endeavor

MB991522(MB991526): Torsion Bar Bushing Remover and Installer (Installer
Guide)
1. Use special tool MB991448 to remove the bushing.
Fig. 45: Removing Bushing

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2. Use special tool MB991526 to press-fit the bushing until the bushing outer
case end face is flush with the differential mount
bracket.

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2004 SUSPENSION Rear Axle < AWD > - Endeavor

Fig. 46: Pressing Bushing

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DISASSEMBLY
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2004 SUSPENSION Rear Axle < AWD > - Endeavor

Fig. 47: Exploded View Differential Carrier Assembly Components

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Required Special Tools:
MB
990909:
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MB991116: Working Base Adapter MB990939: Brass Bar MB990810: Side Bearing Puller MB990811: Side Bearing Cup MB990850: End Yoke Holder MB998801: Remover
DISASSEMBLY SERVICE POINTS <> INSPECTION BEFORE DISASSEMBLY 1. Remove the cover.
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2004 SUSPENSION Rear Axle < AWD > - Endeavor

Fig. 48: Removing Cover

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2. Hold special tools MB990909 and MB991116 in a vise, and install the
differential carrier assembly to the special tool.
FINAL DRIVE GEAR BACKLASH 1. With the drive pinion locked in place, use a dial gauge to measure the drive
gear backlash in four or more places on the drive gear.
Standard value: 0.11 - 0.16 mm (0.004 - 0.006 inch)
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2004 SUSPENSION Rear Axle < AWD > - Endeavor