COUPLING COMPONENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATIONSM2445135
COUPLING COMPONENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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1.Drain the rear differential oil into a container.

2.Remove the main silencer and middle pipe. (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3 Turbo].)

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

4.Remove in the order indicated in the table.

5.Install in the reverse order of removal.

6.Add rear differential oil. (See DIFFERENTIAL OIL REPLACEMENT.)

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1
4WD solenoid connector
2
Bolt
3
Coupling component


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.

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Coupling Component Installation Note

Note
• Clean away the old sealant before applying the new sealant.
• Install the coupling unit before the applied sealant starts hard.
• 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).

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Tightening torque
22.6—26.4 N·m {2.4—2.6 kgf·m, 16.7—19.4 ft·lbf}