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Rear Drive Axle/Differential - Differential Draining and Filling
General Procedures
Check Published: 11-May-2011
NOTE: Some variation in the illustrations may occur, but the essential information is always correct.
1. Refer to: Specifications - TDV6 3.0L Diesel /V8 5.0L Petrol/V8 S/C 5.0L Petrol (205-02 Rear Drive Axle/Differential, Specifications).
2. WARNING: Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.
Raise and support the vehicle.
3.
Clean the area around the lubricant filler plug.
Position container to collect fluid loss.
4.
Clean the area around the drain plug.
Remove the fluid drain plug.
Drain the differential lubricant. www.JagDocs.com
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Published: 11-May-2011
Rear Drive Axle/Differential - Differential Case TDV6 3.0L Diesel /V8 5.0L
Petrol/V8 S/C 5.0L Petrol
Removal and Installation
Removal
All vehicles
1. WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a
jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.
Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Refer to: Rear Halfshaft - TDV6 3.0L Diesel /V8 5.0L Petrol/V8 S/C 5.0L Petrol (205-05 Rear Drive Halfshafts, Removal and Installation).
3. Refer to: Exhaust System (309-00C Exhaust System - V8 5.0L Petrol/V8 S/C 5.0L Petrol, Removal and Installation).
4. CAUTIONS:
Do not use the 5mm hole on the differential case
flange for the alignment mark.
Make sure that the driveshaft is supported with
suitable retaining straps.
NOTE: Using the 3mm hole on the differential case
flange, paint an alignment mark (as indicated) to aid
correct installation of the driveshaft to the differential case. 205-932
Remover, Driveshaft Special Tool(s)
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Published: 11-May-2011
Rear Drive Axle/Differential - Differential Front Bushing TDV6 3.0L Diesel /V8 5.0L Petrol/V8 S/C 5.0L Petrol
Removal and Installation
Special Tool(s)
204-274
Bush install and removal tool
204-275
Bush install and removal tool
204-335
Bush install and removal tool
204-601
Bush install tool
303-1121
Installer, Crankshaft Seal Removal
1. WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack.
Always support the vehicle on safety stands.
Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Refer to: Differential Case - TDV6 3.0L Diesel /V8 5.0L Petrol/V8 S/C 5.0L Petrol (205-02 Rear Drive Axle/Differential, Removal and Installation).
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Removal
1. WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack.
Always support the vehicle on safety stands.
Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Refer to: Driveshaft - TD4 2.2L Diesel (205-01, Removal and
Installation).
Refer to: Driveshaft - V6 3.0L Petrol (205-01 Driveshaft, Removal and Installation).
Refer to: Driveshaft - V8 5.0L Petrol/V8 S/C 5.0L Petrol (205-01 Driveshaft, Removal and Installation).
Refer to: Driveshaft - TDV6 3.0L Diesel (205-01 Driveshaft, Removal and Installation).
3. NOTE: Measure for installation.
Measure the depth of the pinion nut on the pinion shaft. 205-053-03
Adapter, Drive Pinion Flange
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Removal
1. WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack.
Always support the vehicle on safety stands.
Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the LH rear wheel and tire.
Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04 Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
3. With assistance, remove the halfshaft retaining nut, and
retain it for the install procedure.
4. Release the brake caliper. 308-621-2
Installer/Guide, Halfshaft Oil Seal
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Rear Drive Halfshafts - Inner Constant Velocity (CV) Joint Boot
Removal and Installation
Removal Published: 11-May-2011
1. WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a
jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.
Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the rear halfshaft.
For additional information, refer to: Rear Halfshaft - TDV6 3.0L Diesel /V8 5.0L Petrol/V8 S/C 5.0L Petrol (205-05 Rear Drive Halfshafts, Removal and Installation).
3. CAUTION: Use suitable protective covers to protect the halfshaft.
Using a suitable clamp, secure the rear halfshaft.
4. CAUTION: Make sure the inner constant velocity (CV)
joint is not separated from the halfshaft.
Remove and discard the inner CV joint boot retaining clip.
5. CAUTION: Make sure the CV joint ball bearings do not
drop out of the CV joint.
Using a suitable tool, remove the inner CV joint. www.JagDocs.com
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Rear Drive Halfshafts - Outer Constant Velocity (CV) Joint Boot
Removal and Installation
Removal Published: 11-May-2011
1. WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a
jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.
Raise and support the vehicle.
2.
3. For additional information, refer to: Inner Constant Velocity (CV) Joint Boot (205-05 Rear Drive Halfshafts, Removal and Installation).
4.
5.
6. CAUTION: Make sure the CV joint ball bearings do not drop out of
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If the concern becomes evident during this check, verify it fits the description given before the road test. If the concern is not
evident, attempt to duplicate the condition using the information from the description.
If a concern exists, use the Symptom Chart in order to isolate it to a specific sub-system and condition description. From this
description, a list of possible sources can be used to further narrow the cause to a specific component or condition.
Symptom Chart
Symptom Possible Cause Action Brakes noisy
Brake pads
Brake discs GO to Pinpoint Test A. Vibration when brakes are
applied
Wheels/tires out of balance
Wheel hub nuts loose
Brake caliper mounting bolts loose
Brake pads
Foreign material/scratches/corrosion
on brake disc contact surfaces
Excessive brake disc thickness
variation
Excessive brake disc runout
Wheel bearing wear or failure
Suspension bushing wear or failure
Steering bushing wear or failure GO to Pinpoint Test B. The brakes pull or drift
Tire pressures/wear
Brake calipers
Brake pads
Brake discs
Wheel alignment adjustment
Wheel bearing
Suspension bushings and ball joints GO to Pinpoint Test C. The pedal feels spongy
Air in brake hydraulic system
Leak in hydraulic system
Brake booster/master cylinder
Brake pads GO to Pinpoint Test D. The pedal goes down fast
Air in brake hydraulic system
Leak in hydraulic system
Brake booster/master cylinder
Brake pads GO to Pinpoint Test E. The pedal goes down
slowly
Air in brake hydraulic system
Brake booster/master cylinder GO to Pinpoint Test F. Excessive brake pedal
effort required
Brake pads
Brake booster GO to Pinpoint Test G. Brake lockup during light
brake pedal force
Brake pads
Brake calipers GO to Pinpoint Test H. Brakes drag
Parking brake control
applied/malfunction
Seized parking brake cables
Seized brake caliper slide pins
Seized brake caliper
Brake booster
Pedal gear GO to Pinpoint Test I. Excessive/Erratic brake
pedal travel
Hydraulic system
Brake pads Brake
discs
Hub and bearing assembly GO to Pinpoint Test J. The red brake warning
indicator is always on
Fluid level
Brake master cylinder fluid level
sensor
Parking brake control Fill the system to specification. Check for leaks.
Install a new brake master cylinder fluid reservoir as
required.
REFER to: Brake Fluid Reservoir (206-06 Hydraulic Brake Actuation, Removal and Installation).