REAR DIFFERENTIAL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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Caution

•  Performing the following procedures without first removing the ABS wheel-speed sensor may possibly cause an open circuit in the wiring harness if it is pulled by mistake. Before performing the following procedures, disconnect the ABS wheel-speed sensor connector (body side) and fix the wiring harness to an appropriate place where it will not be pulled by mistake while servicing the vehicle.

•  If the characteristic value of a new coupling component is not input to the 4WD control module or the characteristic value is input incorrectly after replacing the coupling component, it could result in the following conditions:

―  The system does not operate normally.

―  A problem with durability of the coupling component occurs.

•  After replacing the coupling component, read out the characteristic value of a new coupling component and write it to the 4WD control module. (See COUPLING COMPONENT CALIBRATION DATA WRITING.)

•  Read out the characteristic value of the coupling component from the label or mark shown in the figure.

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Note

•  The 4WD control module stores the characteristic value of the coupling component before replacement.

•  If the characteristic value of a new coupling component is not written, the 4WD control module does not store the value.

1.  Switch the ignition ON (engine off).

2.  Release the electric parking brake.

3.  Switch the ignition off.

4.  Drain the rear differential oil into a container.

5.  Remove the propeller shaft. (See PROPELLER SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

6.  Remove the TWC. (SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5) (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5].)

7.  Remove the middle pipe. (SKYACTIV-D 2.2) (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-D 2.2].)

8.  Remove the rear drive shaft. (See REAR DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

9.  Remove in the order indicated in the table.

10.  Install in the reverse order of removal.

11.  Add the specified rear differential oil. (See DIFFERENTIAL OIL REPLACEMENT.)

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1	Hose
2	Connector (4WD solenoid)
3	Connector (differential oil temperature sensor)
4	Rear differential component (See Rear Differential Component Removal Note.)
5	Coupling component
6	Washer
7	Rear differential mounting bracket (See Rear Differential Mounting Bracket Installation Note.)
8	Breather
9	Rear differential

Rear Differential Component Removal Note

1.  Support the rear differential using a jack.

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2.  Loosen the differential mounting bracket bolt and rotate the bracket as shown in the figure.

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3.  Rotate the rear differential as shown in the figure, and then remove the rear differential.

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Rear Differential Mounting Bracket Installation Note

Caution

•  Retighten the rear differential mounting bracket stud bolt when the rear differential mounting bracket nut is loosened.

1.  Tighten the rear differential mounting bracket stud bolt.

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