REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

PROCEDURE


  1. DRAIN DIFFERENTIAL OIL

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  2. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY


    1. Remove the rear drive shaft assembly LH and rear drive shaft assembly RH.

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  3. REMOVE PROPELLER SHAFT WITH CENTER BEARING ASSEMBLY

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  4. DISCONNECT TAIL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY

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  5. DISCONNECT TAIL EXHAUST PIPE LH

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

      CAUTION:

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

    2. B003YF8N02

      w/o Dynamic Damper:


      1. Using SST and a 12 mm hexagon wrench, remove the 3 bolts (B).

        SST
        09961-01270

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

        Tech Tips

        As there are 2 types of bolts (A), the same type bolt must be used during removal and installation.

        B003YG3C02
        *A Bolt Type A
        *B Bolt Type B
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      w/ Dynamic Damper:


      1. Using SST and a 12 mm hexagon wrench, remove the 2 bolts (B) and rear differential dynamic damper.

        SST
        09961-00950

      2. Using SST and a 12 mm hexagon wrench, remove the bolt (C).

        SST
        09961-00950

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

        Tech Tips

        As there are 2 types of bolts (A), the same type bolt must be used during removal and installation.

        B003YG3C02
        *A Bolt Type A
        *B Bolt Type B