PROCEDURE
REMOVE PROPELLER WITH CENTER BEARING SHAFT ASSEMBLY
REMOVE NO. 2 DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT PROTECTOR
REMOVE NO. 1 DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT PROTECTOR
REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE LH
REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE RH
REMOVE REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY LH
REMOVE REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY WITH DRIVE SHAFT
Support the rear differential carrier assembly (with drive shaft) with a transmission jack.
CAUTION:
As the rear differential carrier assembly (with drive shaft) is very heavy, securely support it with the transmission jack.
Perform this procedure with several people supporting the rear differential carrier assembly (with drive shaft) so that it does not tilt or fall.
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.
Remove the 2 bolts (B).
Slowly lower the transmission jack. Then remove the rear differential mount stopper upper and lower, and rear differential carrier assembly from the rear suspension member.
Note
Do not drop the rear differential carrier assembly (with drive shaft).
When removing the rear differential carrier assembly (with drive shaft), do not damage the installation surface.
REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY
REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER DAMPER
Remove the 3 bolts, and the rear suspension member damper.
REMOVE REAR NO. 1 DIFFERENTIAL MOUNT CUSHION
Pass SST bolts through the area shown in the illustration, and remove the mount cushion No. 1.
Note
When removing the mount cushion No. 1, do not allow the rear suspension member to contact SST (09316-12010).
Before using SST bolts, apply hypoid gear oil to their threads.
Be sure to combine SST properly.
Do not install SST bolts at an angle.
Make sure SST bolts are tightened equally.
REMOVE REAR NO. 2 DIFFERENTIAL MOUNT CUSHION
Pass SST bolt through the area shown in the illustration, and remove the mount cushion No. 2.
Note
When removing the mount cushion No. 2, do not allow the rear suspension member to contact SST (09316-12010).
Before using SST bolt, apply hypoid gear oil to its threads.
Be sure to combine SST properly.
Do not install SST bolts at an angle.