Removal and Installation

Removal and Installation





COMPONENTS

REMOVAL
1. Remove three engine mounting bracket upper bolts. Refer to Removal and Installation (AWD Model).
2. Remove three way catalyst (right bank). Refer to Removal and Installation.
3. Remove stabilizer assembly. Refer to STABILIZER BAR.
4. Remove steering gearbox mounting bolts with a power tool. Refer to POWER STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE.
5. Remove front drive shaft both. Refer to FRONT DRIVE SHAFT.
6. Remove side shaft assembly.
7. Remove front propeller shaft. Refer to FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT.
8. Remove front suspension member with a power tool. Refer to FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER.
9. Remove breather hose and tube.
10. Remove mounting bolts and remove front final drive assembly from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION
Note the following, and installation is in the reverse order of removal.
^ Refer to COMPONENTS about each tightening torque.
^ When installing the side shaft, apply multi-purpose grease to contact surface of side shaft and side shaft oil seal.





^ When installing breather hoses, refer to the figure.

CAUTION: Make sure there are no pinched or restricted areas on the breather hose caused by bending or winding when installing it.





^ Install breather connector as shown in the figure.
Angle A: 0 - 30°





^ Seat the breather tube bracket end to the machined of gear carrier boss.
^ When oil leaks while removing final drive assembly, check oil level after the installation. Refer to Checking Differential Gear Oil.