Removal and Replacement
REAR DIFFERENTIAL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION1. Drain the rear differential oil into a container.
2. Remove the under guard (LH).
3. Remove the presilencer.
4. Remove the presilencer insulator.
5. Remove the propeller shaft.
6. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
7. Install in the reverse order of removal.
8. Add the specified rear differential oil.
9. Inspect the rear wheel alignment and adjust it if necessary.
Locknut Removal Note
1. Lock the hub by applying the brakes.
2. Knock the crimped portion of the locknut outward using a small chisel and a hammer.
3. Loosen the locknut.
4. Temporarily tighten the locknut.
Caution:
^ Do not remove the locknut when lowering the rear differential. Otherwise, the rear drive shaft could fall and cause injury, or damage the part.
Rear Differential Component Removal Note
1. Detach clips as shown in the figure.
2. Position the SST on the driveshaft and secure the SST with tape as shown in the figure.
Caution:
^ Always secure the SST using tape because the SST may fall off during the operation and cause injury.
3. Disconnect the rear drive shaft from the rear differential side using the SST and two bars.
4. Support the rear differential using a jack.
Caution:
^ When lowering the rear differential, be careful not to damage the rear differential oil seal, rear drive shaft, and surrounding parts.
5. Remove the rear drive shaft from the rear differential while lowering the rear differential gradually.
6. Suspend the drive shaft using a cable.
Rear Differential Component installation Note
Caution:
^ When raising the rear differential, be careful not to damage the rear differential oil seal, rear drive shaft, and surrounding parts.
1. Install the rear drive shaft to the rear differential while raising the rear differential gradually.
2. Jack up the rear drive shaft until it is horizontal and engage the rear drive shaft (differential side) and rear differential by tapping the wheel side.