FRONT DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY REMOVAL


  1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

    Note


    • w/ Navigation System (for HDD):

      After the engine switch is turned off, the HDD navigation system requires approximately 90 seconds to record various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the engine switch off, wait 90 seconds or more before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

    • When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.

  2. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS

  3. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY


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      Remove the 4 bolts.

    2. Unhook the engine under cover from the vehicle body as shown in the illustration.

  4. REMOVE TRANSMISSION UNDER COVER (except 5L-E)


    1. Remove the 2 bolts and transmission under cover.

  5. REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY (except 5L-E)


    1. Remove the 4 bolts and rear engine under cover.

  6. DRAIN DIFFERENTIAL OIL


    1. Stop the vehicle on a level surface.

    2. Remove the differential drain plug and gasket.

    3. Drain the oil.

    4. Install a new gasket and the differential drain plug.

      Torque:
      Front differential carrier
      65 N*m  { 660 kgf*cm, 48 ft.*lbf }
      Rear differential carrier
      49 N*m  { 500 kgf*cm, 36 ft.*lbf }

  7. REMOVE FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY


    1. Remove the front propeller shaft Click here.

  8. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY


    1. Remove the front drive shaft Click here.

  9. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY


    1. w/ KDSS:

      Remove the stabilizer link Click here.

    2. w/o KDSS:

      Remove the stabilizer link Click here.

  10. REMOVE FRONT SPEED SENSOR


    1. Remove the front speed sensor Click here.

  11. DISCONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. Disconnect the tie rod end sub-assembly Click here.

  12. DISCONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH


    1. Disconnect the tie rod end sub-assembly Click here.

  13. REMOVE FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. Remove the front lower No. 1 suspension arm sub-assembly Click here.

  14. REMOVE FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  15. REMOVE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY

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    1. Remove the bolt and disconnect the front differential breather tube bracket.

    2. Support the front differential with a jack.

    3. Remove the front No. 1 differential mounting nut.

    4. Remove the 2 front mounting bolts and nut.

      Text in Illustration
      *1 Mounting Bolt
      *2 Mounting Nut

    5. Disconnect the actuator hose and connector.

    6. Lower the jack and remove the front differential.

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      Remove the 3 bolts and front No. 1 differential support.

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      Remove the 2 bolts and front No. 2 differential support.

    9. A00JU4AE01

      Remove the 2 bolts and front No. 3 differential support.