Colt Wagon 2WD L4-1468cc 1.5L SOHC (1989)
Differential Carrier: Service and Repair
Differential Carrier Replacement
Fig. 12 Differential Carrier Removal
Fig. 13 Loosening Differential Carrier
1. Remove axle shaft, refer to Transmission and Drivetrain/Drive Axles, Bearings and Joints/Axle Shaft, Conventional Fixed/Floating/Service
and Repair.
2. Remove differential to propeller shaft connection, then support propeller shaft with wire.
3. Remove carrier attaching nuts, and strike lower part of differential carrier assembly with a square piece of lumber several times to remove
assembly. Loosen, do not remove upper nut to prevent differential from falling.
4. Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
a. When differential carrier is installed, apply semi-drying sealant to differential carrier mounting surface.
b. Torque propeller shaft nuts to 22-25 ft. lbs.