Rear Differential Removal

Rear Differential Removal

Special Tools Required
Driveshaft remover 07AAD-S3VA000

1. Drain the differential fluid.
2. Remove the right rear driveshaft.
3. Remove the exhaust pipe (A).





4. Make a reference mark (A) across the propeller shaft (B) and rear differential companion flange (C). Separate the propeller shaft from the rear differential.





5. Place the transmission jack (A) under the rear differential (B).
6. Using the driveshaft remover and the hammer, and remove the left inboard joint (C) from the rear differential.





7. Remove the rear differential mounting bolt (D) and nuts (E).
8. Lower the rear differential a little on the transmission jack, then remove the left rear driveshaft inboard joint from the rear differential.

NOTE: Make sure not to over extend the harness and the tube.

9. Disconnect the right clutch solenoid 4P connector (A) and the fluid temperature sensor 2P connector (B), then remove the harness clip (C).





10. Disconnect the breather tube (D) from the rear differential.
11. Lower the rear differential a little on the transmission jack.

NOTE: Make sure not to over extend the harness.

12. Disconnect the left clutch solenoid 4P connector (A), then remove the harness clip (B).





13. Disconnect the ground cable (C) from the rear differential.
14. Lower the rear differential on the transmission jack.