FRONT DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY REMOVAL


  1. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER

  2. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER

  3. DRAIN DIFFERENTIAL OIL


    1. for front differential:


      1. Stop the vehicle on a level surface.

      2. A01E32IE01
        Text in Illustration
        *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 }
  4. REMOVE FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY


    1. for TSAM Made:

      Click here

    2. for TMT Made:

      Click here

  5. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH

    Click here

  6. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  7. REMOVE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY


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

    2. Support the differential with a jack.

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      *1 Mounting Bolt
      *2 Mounting Nut

      Remove the No. 1 differential mounting nut.

    4. Remove the 2 mounting bolts and 2 nuts.

    5. Lower the jack and remove the front differential.

    6. A01E158

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

    7. Remove the 2 mount stoppers from the differential support.

    8. A01DWBI

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

    9. A01DYKH

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