DIFFERENTIAL VACUUM ACTUATOR 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 DIFFERENTIAL VACUUM ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY


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

    2. Support the differential with a jack.

    3. A01DZ6LE01
      Text in Illustration
      *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.

    6. Disconnect the connector.

    7. A01DYFX

      Remove the 4 bolts.

    8. Using a hammer, pry out the actuator from the differential tube.