REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization, or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed and installed, or replaced during rear differential carrier assembly removal/installation are shown below.

Necessary Procedures After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced
Replaced Part or Performed Procedure Necessary Procedure Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed Link
Rear wheel alignment adjustment

  1. Clear zero point calibration data.

  2. Perform yaw rate and acceleration sensor zero point calibration.

  • DTCs are stored

  • ABS warning light illuminates

  • Slip indicator light illuminates

  • VSC disabled or malfunctions

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  • Rear height control sensor sub-assembly LH*1

  • Suspension, tires, etc.

    (The vehicle height changes because of suspension or tire replacement)

 Initialize No. 1 headlight ECU sub-assembly LH Automatic headlight beam level control system

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PROCEDURE


  1. DRAIN DIFFERENTIAL OIL

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  2. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

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  3. REMOVE PROPELLER WITH CENTER BEARING SHAFT ASSEMBLY

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  4. REMOVE NO. 2 FUEL TANK PROTECTOR

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  5. REMOVE NO. 1 FUEL TANK PROTECTOR SUB-ASSEMBLY

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  6. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER BAR

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  7. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH


  8. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  9. REMOVE MAIN MUFFLER HEAT INSULATOR


    1. A005PXJ

      Remove the 4 nuts and main muffler heat insulator from the vehicle body.

  10. REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY


    1. A005OHLC01

      Disengage the 2 wire harness clamps to separate the wire harness.

    2. Disconnect the connector.

    3. Remove the bolt and wire harness clamp bracket.

    4. Remove the breather tube.

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

      A005P36N02

    6. Remove the 2 bolts labeled A and bolt labeled B.

    7. Slowly lower the jack and then tilt the rear differential carrier assembly.

  11. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT


    1. A005QAZ

      Remove the 2 bolts and rear No. 1 differential support from the rear differential carrier assembly.

  12. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT


    1. A005QDJ

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

  13. REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT


    1. A005OII

      Remove the 4 bolts and rear differential support from the rear differential carrier assembly.

  14. REMOVE ELBOW TUBE


    1. A005PMK

      Remove the elbow tube from the rear differential carrier sub-assembly.