With Differential Lock

REMOVAL

1. Shifting rear diff. lock position.
a. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
b. Keep the center differential lock condition.





c. Turn the differential lock control switch to the RR position and lock the rear differential.

HINT: While rotating the tires, check they are in the differential lock condition.

d. Disconnect the cable from the negative terminal of the battery.
2. Remove rear wheels.
Torque: 131 Nm (97 ft. lbs.)
3. Drain hypoid gear oil.
Torque: 49 Nm (36 ft. lbs.)





4. Disconnect brake lines.
a. Using Special Service Tool (SST) 09023-00100 or equivalent, disconnect the brake line and remove the clip.
Torque: 15 Nm (11 ft. lbs.)
Employ the same manner described above to the other
5. Disconnect parking brake cables.
a. Remove the 2 clips, pin and disconnect the parking brake cable from the bellcrank.
b. Employ the same manner described above to the other side.





6. Remove rear axle shafts.
a. Remove the 4 nuts.
Torque: 123 Nm (90 ft. lbs.)
b. Pull out the rear axle shaft assembly.

NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the oil seal.

c. Employ the same manner described above to the other side.





7. Disconnect rear propeller shaft.
a. Place matchmarks on the rear propeller shaft and companion flange.
b. Remove the 4 nuts, washers, bolts and disconnect the propeller shaft.
Torque: 106 Nm (78 ft. lbs.)
c. Support the propeller shaft securely.
8. Remove No. 1 and No. 2 actuator protectors.
a. Remove the nut, bolt and No. 1 actuator protector.
Torque: 15 Nm (11 ft. lbs.)
b. Remove the 2 nuts and No. 2 actuator protector.
Torque: 36 Nm (27 ft. lbs.)
9. Disconnect connectors and hose.





10. Remove differential carrier assembly.
a. Remove the 10 nuts, washers and differential carrier assembly.

NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the installation surface.

Torque: 72 Nm (53 ft. lbs.)
b. Remove the gasket.

HINT: At the time of installation, please refer to the following items.
- Before installation, connect the connectors of the actuator to the connector on the vehicle side, check the differential lock is in operation.
- Before installation, check that the sleeves are in operation while switching over the differential lock control switch.
- After installation, check that the rear differential lock is in operation.


INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
After installation, fill rear differential with hypoid gear oil, fill brake reservoir with brake fluid, bleed brake system, check for leaks and check ABS speed sensor signal.