PROCEDURE
DRAIN HYBRID TRANSAXLE FLUID
REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
REMOVE DIFFERENTIAL SIDE GEAR SHAFT SUB-ASSEMBLY
| *A | for LH Side |
| *B | for RH Side |
Using SST, remove the differential side gear shaft sub-assembly from the rear traction motor with transaxle assembly.
Note
Do not damage the rear transaxle side gear oil seal.
Secure the differential side gear shaft sub-assembly in a vise using aluminum plates.
Note
Be careful not to damage the differential side gear shaft sub-assembly in the vise.
Using 2 screwdrivers and a hammer, remove the differential side gear shaft snap ring from the differential side gear shaft sub-assembly.
REMOVE DUST COVER
Secure the differential side gear shaft sub-assembly in a vise using aluminum plates.
Note
Be careful not to damage the differential side gear shaft sub-assembly in the vise.
Using a screwdriver and hammer, remove the dust cover from the differential side gear shaft sub-assembly.