REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION


caution *:Indicates parts which should be temporarily tightened, and then fully tightened with the vehicle on the earth in the unladen condition.
Pre-removal and Post-installation Operation
  • Under Cover Removal and Installation (Refer to GROUP 51, Under Cover .)
  • Gear Oil Draining and Supplying (Refer to .)
  • Driveshaft <RH> Removal and Installation (Refer to ).
  • Shock absorber assembly <RH> Removal and Installation (Refer to GROUP 33, Shock Absorber Assembly .)




Removal steps


1.
Bolt
<<A>>
 >>B<<
 2.
Inner shaft assembly


3.
Circlip

>>A<<
 4.
Dust seal


5.
Pin <Except for Russia>


6.
Collar <Except for Russia>


7.
Actuator assembly <Except for Russia>


8.
 Free wheel engage switch assembly <Except for Russia>


·
 Support the differential with a transmission jack


9.
 Gasket <Except for Russia>


10.
 Differential mounting bracket <RH>


11.
 Breather hose


12.
 Breather pipe

REMOVAL SERVICE POINT

<<A>> INNER SHAFT ASSEMBLY REMOVAL
caution When pulling the inner shaft out from the front differential carrier, be careful that the spline part of the inner shaft does not damage the oil seal.

Pull the inner shaft from the differential carrier by using the following special tools.

  • driveshaft attachment (MB990906)
  • Sliding hammer (MB990211)

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

>>A<< DUST SEAL INSTALLATION

Press-fit the new dust seal into the housing tube by using the following special tools, until it is flush with the housing tube end face.

  • Installer bar (MB990938)
  • Oil seal installer (MB990955)

>>B<< INNER SHAFT ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION
caution Be careful not to damage the lip of the dust seal and oil seal.