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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2009 🢒 Vibe - AWD 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Electrical 🢒 Differential Carrier Assembly Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 2011564 Size: SH
  1. Remove the propeller shaft assembly. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement.
  2. Remove the rear knuckle assemblies. Refer to Knuckle Replacement.
  3. Remove the rear wheel drive shaft assemblies.
  4. Remove the rear differential carrier mounting bolts (1, 2).

    5. Object Number: 2012206 Size: SH
  5. Remove the bolts (1, 2), nuts and rear differential with differential support.

    6. Object Number: 2012210 Size: SH
  6. Remove the nuts (1, 2), bolts (3, 4) and rear No. 1 differential support.

    7. Object Number: 2012212 Size: SH
  7. Remove the bolts (1, 2, 3) and the differential support.

    8. Object Number: 2012214 Size: SH

    Note: This step should be performed only when the rear differential dynamic damper is being replaced.

  8. Remove the bolt (1) and rear differential dynamic damper, if necessary.

Installation Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 2012206 Size: SH
  1. Install the differential with rear No. 1 differential support to the rear suspension member front side with the bolts (1, 2) and nuts and tighten to 118 N·m (87 lb ft).

    2. Object Number: 2011564 Size: SH
  2. Install the differential with support bolts to the rear suspension member rear side with the rear mounting bolts (1, 2) and tighten to 137 N·m (101 lb ft).
  3. Install the rear wheel drive shafts. Refer to Rear Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement.
  4. Install the rear knuckle assemblies. Refer to Knuckle Replacement.
  5. Install the propeller shaft assembly. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement.
  6. Add the differential oil.
  7. Inspect and adjust the differential oil.