DIFFERENTIAL SIDE GEAR SHAFT REMOVAL

PROCEDURE

1. DRAIN HYBRID TRANSAXLE FLUID

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2. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

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3. REMOVE DIFFERENTIAL SIDE GEAR SHAFT SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

   1. 

      *A	for LH Side
      *B	for RH Side

      Using SST, remove the differential side gear shaft sub-assembly from the rear traction motor with transaxle assembly.

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      Note:

      Do not damage the rear transaxle side gear oil seal.

   2. Secure the differential side gear shaft sub-assembly in a vise using aluminum plates.

      Note:

      Be careful not to damage the differential side gear shaft sub-assembly in the vise.

   3. 

      Using 2 screwdrivers and a hammer, remove the differential side gear shaft snap ring from the differential side gear shaft sub-assembly.

4. REMOVE DIFFERENTIAL SIDE GEAR SHAFT DUST COVER LH

   1. Secure the differential side gear shaft sub-assembly in a vise using aluminum plates.

      Note:

      Be careful not to damage the differential side gear shaft sub-assembly in the vise.

   2. 

      Using a screwdriver and hammer, remove the dust cover from the differential side gear shaft sub-assembly.