FRONT DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY (for AWD) REMOVAL


  1. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

  2. DRAIN DIFFERENTIAL OIL


    1. Stop the vehicle on a level place.

    2. A01GIEZ

      for Front Differential:


      1. Using a 10 mm hexagon wrench, remove the filler plug and gasket.

      2. Using a 10 mm hexagon wrench, remove the drain plug and gasket, and drain the oil.

      3. Using a 10 mm hexagon wrench, install a new gasket and the drain plug.

        Torque:
        39 N*m  { 398 kgf*cm, 29 ft.*lbf }
    3. A01GHOS

      for Rear Differential:


      1. Using a 10 mm hexagon wrench, remove the filler plug and gasket.

      2. Using a 10 mm hexagon wrench, remove the drain plug and gasket, and drain the oil.

      3. Using a 10 mm hexagon wrench, install a new gasket and the drain plug.

        Torque:
        49 N*m  { 500 kgf*cm, 37 ft.*lbf }

  3. REMOVE ENGINE ASSEMBLY


    1. Remove the engine assembly Click here.

  4. INSTALL ENGINE ON ENGINE STAND


    1. Install the engine onto an engine stand with the bolts.

    2. Remove the 2 bolts and 2 engine hangers.

  5. REMOVE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY


    1. Support the front differential carrier assembly with a jack.

      CAUTION:

      As the front differential carrier assembly is very heavy, securely support it with the jack.

    2. A01GKZE

      Remove the 4 bolts and front differential carrier assembly.

      Note


      • Do not damage the installation surface when removing the front differential carrier assembly.

      • The remaining oil may leak out when removing the front differential carrier assembly.