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 removal
  • 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.
  • Exhaust pipe and main muffler installation (Refer to GROUP 15, Exhaust Pipe and Muffler .)
  • Spare tyre installation




Removal steps
<<A>>
1.
 Propeller shaft connection


2.
 Drain plug


3.
 Gasket


4.
 Cover


5.
 Electronic control coupling harness connection, vacuum hose connection


6.
 Weight


7.
 Lower stopper


8.
 Upper stopper

>>A<<
 9.
 Differential carrier assembly


10.
 Differential mount bracket (LH/RH)

REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS

<<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 POINTS

>>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: 22.3 to 25.1 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.