Front Differential Carrier Bracket Replacement 15 Series

1. Raise the vehicle on a hoist. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
2. Remove the differential carrier assembly. Refer to Differential Carrier Assembly Replacement .
3. Remove the nuts and the washers from the bracket.
4. Remove the bolt from the bracket.
5. Remove the bracket from the vehicle.

1. Install the bracket to the vehicle.
2. Install the bolt to the frame and to the bracket.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

3. Install the washers and the nuts to the bracket.

Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 90 N·m (70 lb ft).

4. Install the differential carrier assembly. Refer to Differential Carrier Assembly Replacement .
5. Lower the vehicle.

Front Differential Carrier Bracket Replacement 2500

1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
2. Remove the differential carrier assembly. Refer to Differential Carrier Assembly Replacement .
3. Remove the air conditioning compressor for the 4.8 L, 5.3 L and 6.0 L engines. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement .



4. Remove the nuts and the washers from the bracket.
5. Remove the bracket from the vehicle.

1. Install the bracket to the vehicle.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

2. Install the washers and the nuts to the bracket.

Tighten
Tighten the bracket to frame nuts to 90 N·m (67 lb ft).

3. Install the air conditioning compressor for the 4.8 L, 5.3 L and 6.0 L engines. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement .
4. Install the differential carrier assembly. Refer to Differential Carrier Assembly Replacement .
5. Lower the vehicle.