Removal and Installation
DIFFERENTIAL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
1. Drain the differential oil
2. Remove the crossmember bracket.
3. Remove the main silencer.
4. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
6. Add the specified oil to the specified level.
Power Plant Frame (PPF), Differential Mounting Spacer Removal Note
1. Disconnect the wire harness from the PPF
2. Support the transmission with a jack.
3. Remove the PPF bracket
4. Remove the differential-side bolts, and pry out the spacer.
5. Remove the differential mounting spacer
Caution:
- Removing the PPF spacers will reduce the performance of the PPF. Do not remove the PPF spacers.
- If the spacers are removed, replace the PPF as a component.
6. Remove the transmission-side bolts, and remove the PPF.
Note: If the sleeve cannot be removed easily, tap the side of sleeve with a plastic hammer.
7. Remove the sleeve.
8. To prevent damaging the fire wall and engine mount, support the transmission as follows.
1. Prepare a steel plate (as shown in the figure), a wooden block, bolts (M8x1.25), and washers.
2. Install a wooden block as shown in the figure.
Differential Removal Note
1. Support the differential using a jack.
2. Lower the differential and move it forward.
Power Plant Frame (PPF), Differential Mounting Spacer Installation Note
1. Install the differential mounting spacer.
Tightening torque 38 - 51 Nm (3.8 - 5.3 kgf-m, 28 - 38 ft. lbs.)
2. Support the transmission horizontally with a jack.
3. Install the PPF, and tighten the transmission side bolt slightly.
4. Align the PPF of the differential side, and install the sleeve.
5. Install the spacer and bolt to the front side installation hole of the differential side.
6. Install the PPF installation bolt in the order as shown.
Tightening torque 104 - 123 Nm (10.6 - 12.6 kgf-m, 76.7 - 91.1 ft. lbs.)
7. Install the PPF bracket.(MT only)
Tightening torque
A: 104 - 123 Nm (10.6 - 12.6 kgf-m, 76.7 - 91.1 ft. lbs.)
B: 37 - 53 Nm (3.7 - 5.5 kgf-m, 27 - 39 ft. lbs.)
8. Remove the jack, and install the wiring harness.
9. Measure the length A as shown.
Standard length
MT: 60.0 - 72.0 mm (2.36 - 2.38 inch)
AT: 50.5 - 62.5 mm (1.99 - 2.46 inch)
10. If not as specified, adjust the position of the PPF.