Removal and Installation
A: REMOVAL1. Set the vehicle on the lift.
2. Disconnect the ground terminal from battery.
3. Move the select lever or gear shift lever to "N".
4. Release the parking brake.
5. Loosen the wheel nuts.
6. Jack-up the vehicle and support it with sturdy racks.
7. Remove the wheels.
8. Remove the rear exhaust pipe and muffler.
9. Remove the rear differential protector. (If equipped)
10. Remove the front cover of rear differential mount.
11. Remove the propeller shaft.
12. Remove the heat shield cover.
13. Remove the clamps and bracket of parking brake cable.
14. Remove the DOJ of rear drive shaft from rear differential using ST.
ST 28099PA100 DRIVE SHAFT REMOVER
15. Secure the rear drive shaft to rear crossmember using wire.
16. Remove the lower differential bracket.
17. Support the rear differential with transmission jack.
18. Remove the self-locking nuts and bolts.
19. Remove the bolts which secure rear differential front member to body. Loosen bolt A first, then remove bolts B.
NOTE: Support the front member with the use of a helper to prevent it from dropping.
20. Remove bolt A.
21. While slowly lowering the transmission jack, move rear differential forward and remove front member and rear differential from body.
22. Remove the rear differential from front member, and remove rear member.
B: INSTALLATION
To install, reverse the removal sequence.
1. Install the air breather cap tapping with a plastic hammer.
CAUTION: Be sure to install a new air breather cap.
2. Position the front member on body by passing it under parking brake cable and securing to rear differential.
NOTE: When installing the rear differential front member, do not confuse the installation sequence of the upper and lower stoppers.
3. Install the DOJ of drive shaft into rear differential.
ST 28099PA090 SIDE OIL SEAL PROTECTOR
4. Install in the reverse order of removal.
5. After installation, fill the differential carrier with gear oil to the filler plug level.