With Differential Lock

REMOVAL





1. SHIFTING REAR DIFFERENTIAL LOCK POSITION
a. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
b. Keep the center differential lock condition.
c. Turn the differential lock control switch to the RR position and lock the rear differential.

HINT: While rotating the tires, check they are in the differential lock condition.

d. Disconnect the cable from the negative terminal of the battery.
2. REMOVE REAR WHEELS
Torque: 131 Nm (1,340 kgf-cm, 97 ft. lbs.)
3. DRAIN HYPOID GEAR OIL
Torque: 49 Nm (500 kgf-cm, 36 ft. lbs.)





4. DISCONNECT BRAKE LINES
a. Using SST, disconnect the brake line and remove the clip.
SST 09023-00100
Torque: 15 Nm (150 kgf-cm, 11 ft. lbs.)
b. Employ the same manner described to the other side.
5. DISCONNECT PARKING BRAKE CABLES
a. Remove the 2 clips, pin and disconnect the parking brake cable from the bellcrank.
b. Employ the same manner described to the other side.





6. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFTS
a. Remove the 4 nuts.
Torque: 123 Nm (1,250 kgf-cm, 90 ft. lbs.)
b. Pull out the rear axle shaft assembly.

NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the oil seal.

c. Employ the same manner described to the other side.





7. DISCONNECT REAR PROPELLER SHAFT
a. Place matchmarks on the rear propeller shaft and companion flange.
b. Remove the 4 nuts, washers, bolts and disconnect the propeller shaft.
Torque: 106 Nm (1,080 kgf-cm, 78 ft. lbs.)
c. Support the propeller shaft securely.
8. REMOVE NO.1 AND NO.2 ACTUATOR PROTECTORS
a. Remove the nut, bolt and No.1 actuator protector.
Torque: 15 Nm (150 kgf-cm, 11 kgf-cm)
b. Remove the 2 nuts and No. 2 actuator protector.
Torque: 36 Nm (367 kgf-cm, 27 kgf-cm)
9. DISCONNECT CONNECTORS AND HOSE





10. REMOVE DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY
a. Remove the 10 nuts, washers and differential carrier assembly.

NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the installation surface.

Torque: 72 Nm (740 kgf-cm, 53 ft. lbs.)
b. Remove the gasket.

HINT: At the time of installation, please refer to the following items.
- Before installation, connect the connectors of the actuator to the connector on the vehicle side, check the differential lock is in operation.
- Before installation, check that the sleeves are in operation while switching over the differential lock control switch.
- After installation, check that the rear differential lock is in operation.

INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

HINT: After installation, fill the rear differential with hypoid gear oil, fill the brake reservoir with brake fluid, bleed brake system, check for leaks and check the ABS speed sensor signal.