REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION


caution
  • The parts indicated by * are the bolts with friction coefficient stabilizer. In removal, ensure there is no damage, clean dust and soiling from the bearing and thread surfaces, and tighten them to the specified torque.

Pre-removal operation
  • Spare tyre and spare tyre carrier removal (Refer to GROUP 31, Spare Tyre Carrier ).
  • Centre exhaust pipe and main muffler removal (Refer to GROUP 15, Exhaust Pipe and Muffler ).
  • Drain differential gear oil.
  • Drive shaft removal (Refer to ).

Post-installation operation
  • Drive shaft installation (Refer to ).
  • Fill the differential gear oil.
  • Centre exhaust pipe and main muffler installation (Refer to GROUP 15, Exhaust Pipe and Muffler ).
  • Spare tyre and spare tyre carrier installation (Refer to GROUP 31, Spare Tyre Carrier ).





Removal steps
<<A>>

1.
Propeller shaft connection


2.
Filler plug


3.
Gasket


4.
Drain plug


5.
Gasket


6.
Cover


7.
Electronic control coupling harness connection, breather hose connection


8.
Differential to rear suspension crossmember connecting bolt


9.
Weight


10.
Lower stopper


11.
Upper stopper

>>A<<
12.
Differential carrier assembly


13.
Differential mount bracket (LH/RH)


14.
Differential bracket


15.
Dynamic damper <4N1 - M/T>

REMOVAL SERVICE POINT



<<A>> PROPELLER SHAFT DISCONNECTION



1.Put mating marks on the flange yoke and the electronic control coupling.
2.Hold the disconnected propeller shaft with a wire so that it will not be bent sharply.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT



>>A<< DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION



1.Check that the length of the electronic control coupling stud bolt (A) is within the standard value range.
Standard value: 21.6 - 24.4 mm
2.If the length exceeds the standard value, replace the stud bolt.
Tightening torque: 15 ± 3 N·m
note When replacing the stud bolts, always clean the stud bolt threaded holes.