Removal and Installation

Removal

Special Tool Required
Driveshaft remover 07AAD-S3VA000

1. Drain the differential fluid.
2. Make a reference mark across the propeller shaft, the transmission, and the rear differential, then remove the propeller shaft.
3. Remove the left upper arm bolt, then remove the upper arm from the vehicle.
4. Remove the left rear damper.

5. Remove the both inboard joints (A) using the special tool as shown.

6. Place a transmission jack under the rear differential (A).
7. Disconnect the 6P (B) and 2P (C) connectors, then remove the mounting bolts (D) and washer (E).

8. Lower the rear differential a little on the transmission jack, then remove the rear driveshaft (A) from the rear differential.
9. Disconnect the breather tube (B) from the rear differential.
10. Lower the rear differential the transmission jack.

Backlash Inspection

1. Install the left rear driveshaft, then connect the battery power to the No. 1 terminal of the left clutch electromagnetic coil 2P connector (A) and ground to the No. 2 terminal.
2. Check the backlash of the companion flange (B) with a dial indicator (C).
STANDARD: 1.23 - 2.38 mm (0.048 - 0.094 inch)
3. If the backlash is out of standard, replace the rear differential.

Installation

1. Raise the rear differential a little on the transmission jack, then connect the breather tube (A) to the rear differential.
2. Apply multipurpose grease to the splines of the rear driveshafts (B), then install the rear driveshafts to the rear differential.

3. Raise the rear differential to the mounting level, then install the mounting bolts (A) and washer (B).
4. Connect the 6P (C) and 2P (D) connectors.
5. Install the rear damper.
6. Install the upper arm and the upper arm bolt to the vehicle.

7. When install the new rear differential (A) onto the propeller shaft (B), aligning the reference mark (C).
8. Install the propeller shaft to the transmission and the rear differential by aligning the reference marks.
9. Refill the differential with recommended fluid.