FRONT DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

CAUTION:


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    To prevent burns, do not touch the engine, exhaust pipe or other high temperature components while the engine is hot.

  • B003MKRC03
    *a Object Exceeding Weight Limit of Transmission Jack

    Be sure to perform this procedure with several people as the front differential carrier assembly is very heavy.

  • Be sure to follow the procedure described in the repair manual, or the transmission jack may suddenly drop or a part may fall.

PROCEDURE


  1. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

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  2. SECURE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY

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  3. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER

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  4. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER

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  5. DRAIN DIFFERENTIAL OIL

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  6. REMOVE FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY


    1. for TSAM Made:

      Click here

    2. except TSAM Made:

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  7. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH

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  8. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  9. REMOVE CLUTCH RELEASE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY (for Manual Transmission)


    1. B003S6G

      Remove the bolt and disconnect the bracket.

    2. Remove the 2 bolts and clutch release cylinder assembly.

  10. DISCONNECT STEERING SLIDING YOKE

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  11. REMOVE POWER STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY


    1. B003ND1C01
      B003OFB Remove in Direction

      Remove the 2 bolts, 2 washers and 2 nuts, and then slide the power steering link assembly slightly towards the front.

      Note

      Never turn the nut. Be sure to turn the bolt.

  12. REMOVE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY


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      w/ A.D.D.


      1. Disconnect the front differential breather hose from the differential breather tube bracket.

    2. B003REI

      Remove the bolt and disconnect the differential breather tube bracket.

    3. B003OID

      Disconnect the front differential breather hose from the front differential union.

    4. B003MLI

      Disconnect the oil temperature sensor connector.

    5. Remove the bolt and disconnect the bracket.

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      w/ A.D.D.


      1. Disconnect the differential motor actuator connector.

    7. Remove the bolt and disconnect the bracket.

    8. B003Q88

      Support the front differential carrier assembly with a jack.

    9. Remove the 4 bolts, nut and front No. 1 differential support from the front differential carrier assembly.

    10. B003QGSC01
      *1 Upper Differential Mount Stopper
      *2 Lower Differential Mount Stopper

      Remove the upper differential mount stopper and lower differential mount stopper from the front No. 1 differential support.

    11. B003LIZ

      Remove the 3 bolts, nut and front No. 2 differential support from the front differential carrier assembly.

    12. B003MATC01
      *1 Upper Differential Mount Stopper
      *2 Lower Differential Mount Stopper

      Remove the upper differential mount stopper and lower differential mount stopper from the front No. 2 differential support.

    13. B003KEA

      Remove the differential mount nut and disconnect the front No. 3 differential support.

    14. Lower the jack and remove the front differential carrier assembly.

      CAUTION:

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

      Note


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

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

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

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

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      *a Rear of Vehicle *b Side of Vehicle
      B003OFB Remove in this Direction - -
    15. B003PII

      Remove the 2 bolts and front No. 3 differential support from the front differential carrier assembly.