Rough Country 242N2 User Manual
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32. Remove the passenger side differential hardware using a 18mm socket / wrench. See Photo 25.
33. Remove the vent tube from the top of the differential.
34. Remove driver side lower arm assembly using a 18mm socket / wrench to remove the differential . See Photo 26.
35. Remove the differential from the vehicle.
36. The next few steps the differential will be trimmed to allow the installation of the new bracket and for clearance. A
reciprocating saw is best for this cutting.
37. Cut the upper mount off the differential as shown using a reciprocating saw. Use caution to cut straight across
and do not damage the vent tube. See Photo 27.
38. Cut the differential webbing as shown in Photo 28. Use caution and do not over cut into the casing or damage
the differential with the blade of the reciprocating saw.
39. Remove the differential bolts as shown in Photo 29 using a 13 socket. See Photo 29.
40. Using the supplied template included, mark and cut the differential as shown. See Photo 30.
REMOVE THE PASSENGE SIDE HARDWARE
CUT THE UPPER TAB FROM THE DIFF
REMOVE THE HARDWARE FROM THE DIFF
TRIM THE DIFF USING THE TEMPLATE
PHOTO 25
PHOTO 26
PHOTO 27
PHOTO 28
PHOTO 29
PHOTO 30
REMOVE THE DR SIDE LOWER ARM
TRIM DIFF AS SHOWN