Removal and Replacement

COUPLING COMPONENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
1. Drain the rear differential oil into a container.
2. Remove the main silencer and middle pipe.
3. Remove the propeller shaft.
4. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
6. Add rear differential oil.





Coupling Component Removal Note
1. Support the coupling unit with a transmission jack.
2. Cut away the coupling unit using an oil pan seal cutter.





Coupling Component Installation Note

Note:
^ Clean away the old sealant before applying the new sealant.
^ Install the coupling unit within 10 min after applying sealant.
^ Allow the sealant to set at least 30 min after installation before filling the differential with the specified oil.

1. Apply sealant to the coupling case surface that contacts the rear differential case.





2. Install the coupling unit to the rear differential so that the two tabs on the coupling unit engage the rear differential grooves (two locations).

Tightening torque 22.6 - 26.4 Nm (2.4 - 2.6 kgf-m, 16.7 - 19.4 ft-lbf)