• Park your vehicle on a level surface and engage the parking brake.
• Chock the wheels that will not be removed to prevent the vehicle from rolling.
• Raise the vehicle using a jack and jack stands until the wheels are off the ground.
• Remove the lug nuts and wheels from the rear axle.
Step 2: Drain the differential fluid.
• Locate the differential drain plug on the rear axle.
• Place a drain pan under the drain plug and loosen it using a wrench.
• Allow the fluid to drain completely into the pan.
• Reinstall the drain plug and tighten it securely.
Step 3: Remove the differential cover.
• Locate the differential cover on the rear axle.
• Remove the bolts that hold the differential cover in place using a wrench.
• Gently pry the differential cover off the axle housing using a pry bar.
• Be careful not to damage the differential gasket or the cover.
Step 4: Remove the differential pinion shaft.
• Remove the bolts that hold the differential pinion shaft flange to the differential case using a wrench.
• Gently tap the pinion shaft out of the differential case.
Step 5: Remove the differential ring gear.
• Remove the bolts that hold the differential ring gear to the differential case using a wrench.
• Gently pry the differential ring gear off of the differential case.
Step 6: Install the new differential.
• Place the new differential ring gear on the differential case and secure it with the bolts.
• Install the new differential pinion shaft and secure it with the bolts.
• Install the new differential gasket and the differential cover.
Step 7: Add differential fluid.
• Add the recommended amount and type of differential fluid to the differential through the fill hole.
• Reinstall the fill plug and tighten it securely.
Step 8: Reinstall the wheels and lower the vehicle.
• Reinstall the wheels and lug nuts.
• Lower the vehicle using the jack and jack stands.
Step 9: Test drive the vehicle.
• Take the vehicle for a test drive to ensure that the differential is working properly.
