Repair procedures

Removal

1. Drain the differential gear oil.
2. Remove the rear drive shaft.
3. Remove the propeller shaft.
4. Support the differential assembly (A) with the jack (B).




5. Disconnect the coupling control connector (A).




6. After loosen the differential mounting bolts (A), and remove the differential (B).




7. After loosen the cover bolts (A), and remove the differential cover (B).






Installation

1. After apply liquid gasket, install the differential cover (B), and install the mounting bolts (A).

Tightening torque Nm (kgf-m, lb-ft) :
39.2 - 49.0 (4 - 5, 28.9 - 36.2)





2. After install the differential (B), and install the mounting bolts (A).

Tightening torque Nm (kgf-m, lb-ft) :
68.6 - 88.3 (7 - 9, 50.6 - 65.1)





3. Using the transaxle jack (B), install the differential assembly (A).




4. Connect the coupling control connector (A).




5. Install the propeller shaft.
6. Install the rear drive shaft.
7. Fill the gear oil.

Specified lubricant:
Hypoid gear oil (API GL-5, SAE 75W/90)
Oil quantity : Fill the reservoir to the filter plug hold (About 0.9 L)