REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY REMOVAL


  1. DRAIN DIFFERENTIAL OIL


    1. Stop the vehicle on a level place.

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      Front Differential:


      1. Remove the engine under cover Click here.

      2. Using a 10 mm hexagon wrench, remove the filler plug and gasket.

      3. Using a 10 mm hexagon wrench, remove the drain plug and gasket, and drain the oil.

      4. Using a 10 mm hexagon wrench, install a new gasket and the drain plug.

        Torque:
        39 N*m  { 400 kgf*cm, 29 ft.*lbf }

    3. Rear Differential:


      1. Remove the filler plug and gasket.

      2. Remove the drain plug and gasket, and drain the oil.

      3. Install a new gasket and the drain plug.

        Torque:
        49 N*m  { 500 kgf*cm, 36 ft.*lbf }

  2. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT


    1. Remove the axle shaft Click here.

  3. DISCONNECT REAR PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY


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      Place matchmarks on the rear propeller shaft and companion flange.

    2. Remove the 4 nuts, 4 washers and 4 bolts, and disconnect the propeller shaft from the differential side.

    3. Support the propeller shaft securely.

  4. REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER SUB-ASSEMBLY


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      Remove the 10 nuts, 10 washers and differential carrier.

      Note

      Be careful not to damage the contact surfaces of the differential carrier and rear axle housing.

    2. Remove the gasket.