Rough Country 282 - Manual (Page 6)

Photo 16
Cut here
Photo 18
17. Make an alignment mark to show relationship between driveshaft and differential input flange. Using a 11mm wrench,
remove the four drive shaft bolts. See Photo 13. Retain hardware for reuse.
18. Place a floor jack under the differential assembly to provide support for following steps.
19. Unplug the electrical connector on differential as shown in Photo 14.
20. Unplug the differential vent hose shown in Photo 15.
21. Remove the four rear cross member bolts and remove the rear cross member brace as shown in Photo 16 using a
18mm wrench.
22. Using a 18mm socket remove the 4 differential bolts (2 each side) securing the differential to the frame. See Photo 17.
Retain the hardware for reuse.
23. Slowly lower differential assembly to the ground.
24. Trim the lower control arm mount on the frame as shown in Photo 18. Trim only enough to allow for installation of new
front RCX cross member.
Photo 14
Electrical Plug
Photo 15
Photo 13
Photo 17