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Congratulations on the 2012 and welcome to the forum.Technically, not a "differential" (which has one input and two outputs which can drive at different speeds). However, lots of people use the term.I make sure the drive splines and u-joint splines are reasonably lubed, but it really isn't a big deal. Mostly to inhibit corrosion - failures are extremely rare. Do make sure that the relay arm is properly lubed. A major pain to do the first time. (A number of threads on the subject on this forum)30 ft-lb in the manual for my '07, but the drive hasn't really changed. I use the same manual for most stuff on my 2011.(Seems like a lot to me. Not sure if I used a torque wrench on mine or not)If you don't have one, I would recommend getting a FSM (factory service manual).[ATTACH=full]5756[/ATTACH]
Congratulations on the 2012 and welcome to the forum.
Technically, not a "differential" (which has one input and two outputs which can drive at different speeds). However, lots of people use the term.
I make sure the drive splines and u-joint splines are reasonably lubed, but it really isn't a big deal. Mostly to inhibit corrosion - failures are extremely rare. Do make sure that the relay arm is properly lubed. A major pain to do the first time. (A number of threads on the subject on this forum)
30 ft-lb in the manual for my '07, but the drive hasn't really changed. I use the same manual for most stuff on my 2011.
(Seems like a lot to me. Not sure if I used a torque wrench on mine or not)
If you don't have one, I would recommend getting a FSM (factory service manual).
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