PROCEDURE
REMOVE REAR WHEEL
DRAIN DIFFERENTIAL OIL
Using a hexagon wrench 10 mm, remove the rear differential filler plug and gasket.
Using a hexagon wrench 10 mm, remove the rear differential drain plug and gasket to drain the differential oil.
REMOVE PROPELLER WITH CENTER BEARING SHAFT ASSEMBLY
REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY
Support the rear differential carrier assembly with a transmission jack.
Remove the 5 bolts, rear upper differential mount stopper and rear lower differential mount stopper.
Lower the transmission jack slowly.
Using a SST, disconnect the rear drive shaft assembly from the rear differential carrier assembly as shown in the illustration.
Lower the transmission jack and pull off the rear drive shaft assembly from the rear differential carrier assembly, and then remove the rear differential carrier assembly.
Tech Tips
Tie the disconnected rear drive shaft with a rope.