Rear Driveline Module

2007 Jeep Patriot Limited, FWD, StandardSECTION Rear Driveline Module
Fig 1: ELECTRIC CLUTCH AT REAR AXLE
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  1. Remove the four bolts (1) holding the rear axle electric clutch. See Fig 1.
  2. Separate the rear axle electric clutch from the rear axle.
    Fig 2: BOLTS AT REAR AXLE
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  3. Remove the differential case bolts (1).
  4. Remove the cap bolts (2).
  5. Remove differential cover and both axle seals.
    Fig 3: CARRIER AT REAR AXLE
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RENDER: 1.0x

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