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Skid Plate: Service and Repair

REAR DIFFERENTIAL PROTECTOR

Rear Differential Protector:






REMOVAL

1. Remove the rear exhaust pipe and muffler.
2. Remove the differential front member installation bolts.






3. Loosen the nuts until the rear differential protector can be removed.






4. Remove the rear differential protector.

INSTALLATION

Install in the reverse order of removal.

Tightening torque:
90 N.m (9.2 kgf-m, 66.4 ft-lb)







NOTE: Install the protector between the nuts and differential rear member.

Tightening torque:
70 N.m (7.1 kgf-m, 51.6 ft-lb)