For 1990-2009 cars

### Removal Procedure

1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
2. Drain the axle lubricant. Refer to Rear Axle Lubricant Replacement .
3. Remove the rear axle assembly. Refer to Rear Axle Replacement .
4. Remove the rear axle housing cover and gasket. Refer to Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement .
5. Remove the axle shafts. Refer to Rear Axle Shaft Replacement .
6. Remove the differential assembly. Refer to Drive Pinion and Ring Gear Replacement .
7. Remove the brake backing plates. Refer to Rear Brake Backing Plate Replacement .
8. Remove the drive pinion shaft yoke and the seal. Refer to Drive Pinion Flange/Yoke and/or Oil Seal Replacement .
9. Remove the drive pinion. Refer to Drive Pinion and Ring Gear Replacement .

### Installation Procedure

1. Install the drive pinion. Refer to Drive Pinion and Ring Gear Replacement .
2. Install the differential assembly. Refer to Drive Pinion and Ring Gear Replacement .
3. Adjust the differential side bearing preload. Refer to Differential Carrier Bearing Preload Adjustment .
4. Adjust the backlash. Refer to Backlash Adjustment .
5. Perform a gear tooth contact pattern check. Refer to Gear Tooth Contact Pattern Inspection .
6. Install the brake backing plates. Refer to Rear Brake Backing Plate Replacement .
7. Install the axle shafts. Refer to Rear Axle Shaft Replacement .
8. Install the rear axle housing cover and gasket. Refer to Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement .
9. Install the rear axle. Refer to Rear Axle Replacement .
10. Fill the axle with lubricant. Refer to Rear Axle Lubricant Replacement .
11. Lower the vehicle.