Removal

TOOLS REQUIRED
* 07LAC-PW50101 Extension Shaft Puller
* Or Equivalent

WARNING:
* Make sure jacks and safety stands are placed properly, and hoist brackets are attached to correct positions on the engine.
* Apply parking brake and block rear wheels so vehicle will not roll off stands and fall on you while working under it.

CAUTION: Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.

1. Before disconnecting power, make sure you have the anti-theft code for the radio, then write down the frequencies for the radio's preset buttons.
2. Disconnect the battery negative (-) and positive (+) cables from the battery.
3. Remove the air cleaner housing assembly.
4. Remove the drain plug, and drain the differential oil.
5. Remove the driveshafts and intermediate shaft.
Refer to "Axle Shaft Assembly, Constant Velocity Type".





6. Remove the splash guard.
7. Place the engine on a transmission jack, then lift the engine slightly to unload the mounts.





8. Remove the left front engine mount bracket.





9. Remove the transmission mount beam and transmission mount bracket.





10. Remove the 33 mm sealing bolt.
NOTE: Shift the transmission into the P position to lock the secondary gear.





11. Disconnect the extension shaft from the differential using the special tool as shown.





12. Disconnect the oil cooler hoses, breather tube and VSS connector, then remove the vehicle speed sensor (VSS)/power steering speed sensor.

NOTE:
* Do not disconnect the hoses from the power steering speed sensor.
* Do not let the engine coolant flow into the differential.





13. Remove the mounting bolts and the 26 mm shim.





14. Remove the mounting bolts and the differential assembly.


NOTE: Refer to inspection procedures before disassembling the differential.
Component Inspection