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Differential Temperature Sensor/Switch: Service and Repair

Rear Axle Oil Temperature Sensor 

Service Repair No - 51.15.06 

Removal 

1. WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands. 

Raise and support the vehicle.

2. Drain the differential lubricant.

3. Disconnect the electrical connector.

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Release the wiring harness retaining clip.

4. Remove the oil temperature sensor.

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Remove and discard the O-ring seal.

Installation 

1. Clean the component mating faces.
2. Install the oil temperature sensor.

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Tighten to 22 Nm (16 ft. lbs.).

3. Connect the electrical connector.

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Secure the wiring harness clip.

4. Fill the differential with the correct amount of lubricant.

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