Differential Removal

Differential Removal
1. Drain the differential fluid. Reinstall the drain plug with a new washer.
2. Remove the tail pipe (A).





3. Separate the No. 2 propeller shaft from the rear differential assembly.
4. Remove the rear differential damper (A) (MT model), place a transmission jack under the rear differential assembly, then remove right and left rear differential mounting brackets B.





5. Remove the mounting bolts and the plates.





6. Disconnect the breather tube A from the rear differential assembly.





7. Lower the rear differential assembly while pulling both driveshaft inboard joints out of the rear differential assembly.

NOTE: Be careful not to damage the driveshaft ring (B) when prying out the driveshaft inboard joints.

8. Remove the rear differential mount assembly A from the rear differential assembly (B).