REAR DIFFERENTIAL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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1. Drain the rear differential oil into a container.

2. Remove the under guard (LH). (See CHARCOAL CANISTER, CANISTER VENT (CV) SOLENOID VALVE, AIR FILTER COMPONENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7].)

3. Remove the presilencer. (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7].)

4. Remove the presilencer insulator. (See REFRIGERANT LINE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

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

6. Remove in the order indicated in the table.

7. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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

9. Inspect the rear wheel alignment and adjust it if necessary. (See REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT [4WD].)

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1 | Locknut (crimped-fix type)/Locknut (self-lock type) (See Locknut (Crimped-fix Type) Removal Note.) (See WHEEL HUB COMPONENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [4WD].)
2 | Differential oil temperature sensor connector
3 | 4WD solenoid connector
4 | Front differential mounting rubber (RH) (See Rear Differential Component Removal Note.)
5 | Front differential mounting rubber (LH) (See Rear Differential Component Removal Note.)
6 | Nut
7 | Rear differential component (See Rear Differential Component Removal Note.) (See Rear Differential Component installation Note.)
8 | Rear differential mounting rubber
9 | Coupling component (See COUPLING COMPONENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
10 | Rear differential

Locknut (Crimped-fix Type) Removal Note

  Note
  • The locknuts include two types; a self-lock type and a crimped-fix type. Verify which type of locknut is used on the vehicle being serviced. If it is a crimped-fix type locknut, remove it using the following procedure.

1. Lock the hub by applying the brakes.

2. Knock the crimped portion of the locknut outward using a small chisel and a hammer.

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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.

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2. Position the SST on the driveshaft and secure the SST with tape as shown in the figure.

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  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.

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4. Support the rear differential using a jack.

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  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.

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6. Suspend the drive shaft using a cable.

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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.

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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.