Removal

DIFFERENTIAL: FRONT DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY (for 4WD): REMOVAL

1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

2. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS

3. REMOVE NO.2 ENGINE UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the 4 bolts and No. 2 engine under cover sub-assembly.

4. REMOVE NO.1 ENGINE UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the 4 bolts and No. 1 engine under cover sub-assembly.

5. DRAIN DIFFERENTIAL OIL Adjustments

6. REMOVE FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY Removal

7. REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT LH NUT Removal

8. REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT RH NUT

HINT
Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

9. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH Removal

10. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH

HINT
Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

11. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH Removal

12. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR RH

HINT
Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

13. SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH Removal

14. SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

HINT
Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

15. SEPARATE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER ARM LH Removal

16. SEPARATE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER ARM RH

HINT
Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

17. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH Removal

18. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH

HINT
Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

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19. REMOVE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY





(a) Remove the bolt and separate the front differential breather tube bracket.

(b) Support the front differential with a jack.

(c) Remove the front differential mount nut No. 1.

(d) Remove the 2 front mounting bolts and 2 nuts.

(e) Disconnect the actuator hose and connector.

(f) Lower the jack and remove the front differential assembly.

(g) Remove the 2 bolts and No. 3 front differential support.

(h) Remove the 5 bolts and 2 front differential supports.