Removal and Installation

Part 1 Of 2:

Part 2 Of 2:

REMOVAL
1. REMOVE EXHAUST PIPE
2. REMOVE PROPELLER SHAFT
3. DISCONNECT REAR DRIVE SHAFTS





a. Place matchmarks on the adjusting cam and lower suspension arm.
b. Remove the bolt and nut disconnect the No. 2 lower suspension arm from the axle hub.
Torque: 110 Nm (1,120 kgf-cm, 81 ft. lbs.)
c. Remove the bolt and nut, disconnect the No. 1 lower suspension arm from the axle hub.
Torque: 75 Nm (765 kgf-cm, 55 ft. lbs.)





d. Place matchmarks on the driveshafts and side gear shafts

NOTICE: Do not punchmark the matchmarks. Use paint etc.

e. Using a 10 hexagon wrench, remove the 6 hexagon bolts and 2 washers with depressing the brake pedal
Torque: 83 Nm (850 kgf-cm, 61 ft. lbs.)

HINT: At the time of installation, apply a light coat of engine oil on the threads of the bolts.

f. Disconnect the drive shafts from the differential carrier.
4. REMOVE DIFFERENTIAL
a. Support the differential carrier with a jack.





b. Using a 12 mm hexagon wrench, remove the 3 hexagon bolts.
Torque: 142 Nm (1,450 kgf-cm, 105 ft. lbs.)
c. Remove the 2 bolts and lower mount stoppers.
Torque: 123 Nm (1,250 kgf-cm, 90 ft. lbs.)
d. Remove the differential.





e. Remove the 2 upper mount stoppers from the differential carrier.

INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
AFTER INSTALLATION, FILL DIFFERENTIAL OIL