REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION


<VEHICLES WITH REAR DIFFERENTIAL LOCK (AIR PUMP TYPE)>


Pre-removal Operation
  • Differential Gear Oil Draining

  • Axle Shaft Assembly Removal

Post-installation Operation
  • Axle Shaft Assembly Installation

  • Differential Gear Oil Filling




Removal steps
<<A>>
 >>B<<
 1.
 Propeller shaft


2.
 Rear differential lock detection switch connector connection <Vehicles with rear differential lock>

>>A<<
 3.
 Vacuum hose connection <Vehicles with rear differential lock>


4.
 Drain plug


5.
 Packing


6.
 Filler plug


7.
 Gasket
<<B>>
8.
 Differential carrier assembly


9.
 Protector <Except vehicles with High power engine>


10.
 Protector <Vehicles with High power engine>


11.
 Protector <Vehicles with High power engine>

REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS

<<A>> PROPELLER SHAFT REMOVAL
caution Suspend the propeller shaft from the body with wire, etc. to avoid spilling transmission fluid and to avoid injury from falling propeller shaft when not secured.

Make the mating marks on the flange yoke of the propeller shaft and the companion flange of the differential carrier.

<<B>> DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER REMOVAL
caution Use care not to strike the companion flange.

Remove the attaching nuts. Strike the lower part of differential carrier assembly with a piece of wood several times to loosen the assembly. Remove the assembly.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

>>A<< VACUUM HOSE CONNECTION


Connect the vacuum hose so that the red mark is located upward.

>>B<< PROPELLER SHAFT INSTALLATION

Align the mating marks on the flange yoke and the companion flange to install the propeller shaft.