REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY REMOVAL


  1. REMOVE REAR AXLE CARRIER SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

    Tech Tips

    Refer to the procedure up to Remove Rear Axle Carrier Sub-assembly Click here.

  2. DRAIN DIFFERENTIAL OIL


    1. A019P7N

      Using a hexagon wrench (10 mm), remove the differential inspection plug and gasket.

    2. A019K3A

      Using a hexagon wrench (10 mm), remove the rear differential drain plug and gasket to drain the differential oil.

  3. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A019P2CE01

      Using SST, remove the rear drive shaft assembly as shown in the illustration.

      SST
      09520-00031
      09520-01010

      Note

      When removing the rear drive shaft assembly, keep it level.

  4. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT SNAP RING LH


    1. A019NMQ

      Using a screwdriver, remove the rear drive shaft snap ring.

  5. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN REAR AXLE CARRIER SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. Using a jack and wooden block, jack up the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly LH to replicate standard vehicle height conditions.

      CAUTION:

      Do not jack up the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly LH too high as the vehicle may fall.

    2. A019NJ9

      Temporarily install the rear axle carrier sub-assembly LH with the 4 bolts, 3 nuts and spacer to the rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly LH, rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly LH, rear upper control arm assembly LH and rear lower shock absorber bracket sub-assembly LH.

    3. Lower the jack.

  6. REMOVE REAR AXLE CARRIER SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  7. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  8. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT SNAP RING RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  9. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN REAR AXLE CARRIER SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  10. REMOVE PROPELLER WITH CENTER BEARING SHAFT ASSEMBLY


    1. Depress the brake pedal and hold it.

    2. A019KFJE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Piece of Cloth

      Using a hexagon wrench (6 mm), loosen the cross groove joint set bolts 1/2 turn.

      Note


      • Put a piece of cloth or equivalent into the inside of the universal joint cover so that the boot does not touch the inside of the universal joint cover.

      • Do not remove the bolts.

    3. A019N0IE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Matchmark

      Place matchmarks on the rear propeller shaft and rear drive pinion flange sub-assembly.

    4. A019K6PE01

      Remove the 4 nuts, 4 bolts and 4 washers.

    5. A019NVE

      Using a brass bar and a hammer, remove the propeller with center bearing shaft assembly.

    6. A019M7FE03

      Remove the 4 bolts and 4 No. 2 center support bearing washers.

      Note

      When removing the bolts and washers, do not apply excessive force to the universal joint.

    7. Pull out the propeller with center bearing shaft assembly from the transfer.

      Note


      • When removing the propeller shaft, do not apply excessive force to the universal joint.

      • During and after the removal of the propeller shaft, keep the universal joint angle straight (within 15 degrees).

      • Be careful not to damage the oil seal.

    8. A019L6PE01

      Insert SST into the transfer to prevent oil leakage.

      SST
      09325-20010

      Note

      Be careful not to damage the oil seal.

  11. REMOVE TAIL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY


    1. A019ME8

      Remove the 2 bolts and 2 compression springs.

    2. Remove the tail exhaust pipe assembly from the 4 exhaust pipe supports.

    3. Remove the gasket from the center exhaust pipe assembly.

  12. REMOVE STABILIZER LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY (for LH Side)


    1. A019OGKE01

      Remove the 2 nuts (A) and rear stabilizer link sub-assembly from the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly.

    2. Remove the nut (B) and separate the rear stabilizer link sub-assembly from the rear stabilizer bar.

      Tech Tips

      If the ball joint turns together with the nut (B), use a hexagon wrench (6 mm) to hold the stud bolt.

  13. REMOVE STABILIZER LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY (for RH Side)

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  14. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER BAR


    1. Type A:


      1. A019L6JE02
        Text in Illustration
        *A Type A
        *B Type B

        Remove the 4 nuts and the rear stabilizer bar with 2 rear stabilizer bushings and rear No. 1 stabilizer bar bracket.

    2. Type B:


      1. Remove the 4 nuts and the rear stabilizer bar with 2 rear stabilizer bushings and 2 rear No. 1 stabilizer bar brackets.

  15. LOOSEN NO. 1 REAR DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT

    Tech Tips

    Loosen the bolts only when removal of the No. 1 rear differential support is required.


    1. A019L5B

      Loosen the 2 bolts.

  16. REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY WITH DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT


    1. A019OB8

      Disconnect the vacuum hose from the electro magnetic control coupling sub-assembly.

    2. A019MEVE04
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Attachment
      *2 Lower Rear Differential Mount Stopper

      Support the rear differential carrier assembly with differential support with a jack using 3 attachments as shown in the illustration.

    3. Remove the 2 bolts (A) and rear differential dynamic damper from the differential support.

    4. Remove the 2 bolts (B), 2 nuts and 2 lower rear differential mount stoppers from the No. 1 rear differential support.

      Tech Tips

      The nuts have tabs to prevent them from rotating.

    5. A019P92E01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Vacuum Hose

      Slightly lower the rear differential carrier assembly with differential support, remove the vacuum hose from the 2 clamps, disconnect the connector, and remove the clamp from the connector bracket.

    6. Lower the rear differential carrier assembly with differential support slowly to remove the rear differential carrier assembly with differential support.

      Note

      Do not damage the vacuum hose and electro magnetic control coupling wire harness.

  17. REMOVE DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT


    1. A019KOY

      Remove the 3 bolts and differential support.

  18. REMOVE UPPER REAR DIFFERENTIAL MOUNT STOPPER


    1. A019MCY

      Remove the 2 upper rear differential mount stoppers from the No. 1 rear differential support.

  19. REMOVE NO. 1 REAR DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT


    1. A019OUS

      Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts and No. 1 rear differential support.

      Tech Tips

      The nuts have tabs to prevent them from rotating.