DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY REMOVAL


  1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

  2. DRAIN DIFFERENTIAL OIL


    1. for front differential:


      1. Stop the vehicle on a level surface.

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        *1 10 mm Straight Hexagon Wrench
        *2 10 mm Union Nut Wrench
        *3 Socket Adaptor

        Using SST and the 10 mm straight hexagon wrench, 10 mm union nut wrench and socket adaptor, remove the differential filler plug and gasket.

        SST
        09961-00950
      3. Remove the drain plug and gasket, and drain the oil.

      4. Install a new gasket and the drain plug.

        Torque:
        65 N*m  { 660 kgf*cm, 48 ft.*lbf }
    2. for rear differential:


      1. Stop the vehicle on a level surface.

      2. Remove the differential filler plug and gasket.

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

      4. Install a new gasket and the drain plug.

        Torque:
        49 N*m  { 500 kgf*cm, 36 ft.*lbf }
  3. REMOVE REAR PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY

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  4. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT WITH BACKING PLATE LH

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  5. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT WITH BACKING PLATE RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  6. REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY


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      Remove the 10 nuts and differential carrier.

      Note

      Be careful not to damage the contact surface.

  7. REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER GASKET