RANCHO RS66505B, Инструкция по установке

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F
RONT
D
IFFERENTIAL
R
EMOVAL
1) Remove the four bolts that attach the cross-member
to the lower control arm pockets. Remove the cross-
member. See Illustration 10.
Illustration 10
2)
Disconnect the electrical connections to the steering
rack. Slide the red clip lock out, then push down on the
black clip lever while pulling the plug. See Illustration 10 and
Illustration 11. Clips locks shown in out position.
WARNING: Do not pull on wires. Do not damage the plug, lever or clip.
The steering rack may not function properly, without the damage being
visible to you, resulting in loss of vehicle control and an accident.
Illustration 11
3)
Index-mark the front driveshaft flange to the front
differential pinion flange.
4) Remove the six bolts from the driveshaft flange.
Disconnect and support the front driveshaft with strap or
wire tie
5) Disconnect the vent hose from the axle housing. See
Illustration 12.
6)
Support the front differential assembly with a floor
jack.
Illustration 12
7) Loosen all three differential mounting bolts. See
Illustration 12
Note: A plastic shield covering the steering rack may need to
be removed to access bolt. This shield is fastened to the
frame with two plastic clips. See Illustration 13. Shield shown
removed. Shield fits in same position, but inside of frame rail.
Illustration 13
8)
Remove the front differential assembly aft mounting
bolt. See Illustration 12.
9)
Remove the differential assembly passenger side
mounting bolt. Take care that flag-nut does not damage
metal transmission lines.
10)
Pushing up on the right side of the right axle housing,
remove the driver side mounting bolt.
ATTENTION! — TWO PEOPLE WILL BE NEEDED TO REMOVE
THE DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY!
11)
With the help of an assistant, remove the differential
assembly from the vehicle.
The differential will have to be tilted with the rear pinion
flange up, and the passenger side down to remove.
12) Reattach plugs to steering rack and push red clip lock
back over clip lever
Cross-member
Diff Aft. Mount
Drive Shaft
Transmission Lines
Diff Pass. Mount
Steering Rack
Push
Push
Passenger
Driver
Aft
Vent