Differential Assembly: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. Drain brake fluid.
2. Follow removal steps outlined in illustration.

NOTE: Removal service points as follows:





A. Rear propeller shaft removal. (13)
Place mating marks on the companion flange and flange yoke. Disconnect the propeller shaft from the companion flange.

CAUTION: Suspend the propeller shaft from the body with wire, etc. to prevent it from falling.





B. Shock absorber removal. (14)
Support the axle housing with a jack before removing the shock absorber lower mounting nut.
C. Axle assembly removal. (19)
Take out the axle assembly from the rear of the vehicle.

WARNING: Secure the axle assembly to the jack or equivalent. The axle assembly is heavy and unstable and may fall causing damage to the assembly, surrounding equipment, or injuring the installer.

INSTALLATION
Installation in reverse order as removal.

NOTE: Installation service points as follows:

A. Propeller shaft installation. (14)
Align the mating marks on the flange yoke and the companion flange to install the propeller shaft.





B. Stabilizer bar mounting bolt installation. (13)
When installing the stabilizer bar to the stabilizer bar bracket, check that the amount of projection of the stabilizer bar installation bolt is within the standard value range.

Standard value (A): 15 - 17 mm (0.6 - 0.7 inch)

NOTE: Operational steps after installation as follows:
1. Fill Brake fluid and bleed air from brake lines.
2. Adjust parking brake lever stroke.