DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY (for LSD) REMOVAL


  1. REMOVE REAR WHEELS

  2. DRAIN DIFFERENTIAL OIL


    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. Install the differential drain plug and a new gasket.

      Torque:
      49 N*m  { 500 kgf*cm, 36 ft.*lbf }

  3. REMOVE PROPELLER SHAFT WITH CENTER BEARING ASSEMBLY

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  4. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH

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  5. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  6. REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY


    1. Support the rear differential carrier assembly with a transmission jack.

      CAUTION:


      • As the rear differential carrier assembly is very heavy, securely support it with the transmission jack.

      • Perform this procedure with several people supporting the rear differential carrier assembly so that it does not tilt or fall.

    2. A01GM8EE01

      Using SST or a 12 mm socket hexagon wrench, remove the 3 bolts (A) from the rear No. 1 and No. 2 differential mount cushions.

      SST
      09961-00950

    3. Remove the 2 bolts (B).

    4. Slowly lower the transmission jack. Then remove the upper and lower rear differential mount stoppers, and rear differential carrier assembly from the rear suspension member.

      Note


      • Do not drop the rear differential carrier assembly.

      • When removing the rear differential carrier assembly, do not damage the installation surface.