REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

PROCEDURE


  1. REMOVE REAR WHEELS

  2. DRAIN DIFFERENTIAL OIL

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  3. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH

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  4. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  5. REMOVE PROPELLER SHAFT WITH CENTER BEARING ASSEMBLY

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  6. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE WITH BRACKET ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY

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  7. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER

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  8. REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY

    Note


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

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

    • Securely support the rear differential carrier assembly while performing this step to avoid excessively tilting or dropping the rear differential carrier assembly.

    • Remove the bolts with the rear differential carrier assembly secured.


    1. Attach an engine sling device and hang the rear differential carrier assembly with a chain block.

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      *A for 2GR-FXE *B for 2AR-FSE

      CAUTION:

      The rear differential carrier assembly is a heavy component. Make sure that it is supported securely.

    2. Using a 12 mm hexagon wrench, remove the 3 bolts (B).

    3. for 2AR-FSE:

      Remove the rear differential dynamic damper.

    4. Remove the 2 bolts (A), 2 rear upper differential mount stoppers, 2 rear lower differential mount stoppers and rear differential carrier assembly.