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Removal








DIFFERENTIAL: DIFFERENTIAL MOUNT CUSHION: REMOVAL

REMOVAL

1. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT MAT SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

2. REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE BOARD LH Removal

3. REMOVE REAR FLOOR FINISH PLATE Removal

4. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER ASSEMBLY LH Removal

5. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER PROTECTOR RH Removal

6. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
NOTE: After the engine switch is turned off, the HDD navigation system requires approximately 6 minutes to record various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the engine switch off, wait 6 minutes or more before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

7. REMOVE REAR WHEEL
8. REMOVE FLOOR NO. 1 UNDER COVER Removal

9. REMOVE PROPELLER WITH CENTER BEARING SHAFT ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the rear propeller with center bearing shaft assembly Removal.
10. DRAIN DIFFERENTIAL OIL Removal

11. INSPECT REAR UPPER NO. 1 CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT RATTLE On-Vehicle Inspection

12. INSPECT REAR UPPER NO. 2 CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT RATTLE On-Vehicle Inspection

13. INSPECT REAR NO. 1 CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT RATTLE On-Vehicle Inspection

14. INSPECT TOE CONTROL LINK BALL JOINT RATTLE On-Vehicle Inspection

15. REMOVE LOAD SENSING VALVE SENSOR BRACKET LH Removal

16. REMOVE LOAD SENSING VALVE SENSOR BRACKET RH (for Air Suspension) Removal

17. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE LH Removal

18. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE RH Removal

19. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT LH NUT Removal

20. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT RH NUT Removal

21. REMOVE PAD WEAR INDICATOR WIRE (for RH Side) Removal

22. REMOVE REAR SPEED SENSOR LH Removal

23. REMOVE REAR SPEED SENSOR RH Removal

24. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE SHOE ADJUSTING HOLE PLUG
25. DISCONNECT REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH Disassembly

26. DISCONNECT REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY RH Removal

27. REMOVE REAR DISC Disassembly

28. REMOVE NO. 2 PARKING BRAKE SHOE RETURN TENSION SPRING Disassembly

29. REMOVE NO. 1 PARKING BRAKE SHOE RETURN TENSION SPRING Disassembly

30. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE SHOE ADJUSTING SCREW SET Disassembly

31. REMOVE NO. 2 PARKING BRAKE SHOE ASSEMBLY LH Disassembly

32. REMOVE NO. 1 PARKING BRAKE SHOE ASSEMBLY LH Disassembly

33. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE SHOE LEVER Disassembly

34. REMOVE CABLE SUPPORT BRACKET Removal

35. DISCONNECT REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH Removal

36. DISCONNECT REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH Removal

37. DISCONNECT REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH (for Coil Suspension) Removal

38. DISCONNECT PNEUMATIC CYLINDER WITH REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH (for Air Suspension)
39. DISCONNECT REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY RH (for Coil Suspension) Removal

40. DISCONNECT PNEUMATIC CYLINDER WITH REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY RH (for Air Suspension)
41. DISCONNECT REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH Removal

42. DISCONNECT REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH Removal

43. DISCONNECT REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH Removal

44. DISCONNECT REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH Removal

45. DISCONNECT TOE CONTROL LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY LH Removal

46. DISCONNECT TOE CONTROL LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY RH Removal

47. DISCONNECT REAR UPPER NO. 1 CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY LH Removal

48. DISCONNECT REAR UPPER NO. 1 CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY RH Removal

49. DISCONNECT REAR UPPER NO. 2 CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY LH Removal

50. DISCONNECT REAR UPPER NO. 2 CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY RH Removal

51. REMOVE REAR AXLE CARRIER SUB-ASSEMBLY LH Removal

52. REMOVE REAR AXLE CARRIER SUB-ASSEMBLY RH Removal

53. REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY WITH DRIVE SHAFT






(a) Support the rear differential carrier assembly (with drive shaft) with a transmission jack.
- As the rear differential carrier assembly (with drive shaft) is very heavy, securely support it with the transmission jack.
- Perform this procedure with several people supporting the rear differential carrier assembly (with drive shaft) so that it does not tilt or fall.

(b) Using SST or a 12 mm socket hexagon wrench, remove the 3 bolts (A) from the rear No. 1 and No. 2 differential mount cushions.
SST: 09249-63010
(c) Remove the 2 bolts (B).
(d) Slowly lower the transmission jack. Then remove the rear differential mount stopper upper and lower, and rear differential carrier assembly from the rear suspension member.
NOTICE:
- Do not drop the rear differential carrier assembly (with drive shaft).
- When removing the rear differential carrier assembly (with drive shaft), do not damage the installation surface.

54. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Support the rear suspension member with an engine lift and attachments.
CAUTION:
- As the rear differential carrier assembly (with drive shaft) is very heavy, securely support it with the transmission jack.
- Perform this procedure with several people supporting the rear differential carrier assembly (with drive shaft) so that it does not tilt or fall.

(b) Removing the parking brake actuator harness and release cable.





(1) Disconnect the trunk interior's parking brake actuator grommet and connector.





(2) Remove the clamps shown in the illustration.





(3) Remove the 2 nuts, and the release cable.
(c) For Normal Package





(1) Remove the 4 bolts. Then remove the 2 rear suspension member stopper lowers, and the 2 differential support member stopper lowers.
(d) For Sports Package





(1) Remove the 8 bolts. Then remove the rear suspension member stopper lower RH and LH, and the 2 differential support member stopper lowers.
(e) Lower the engine lift slowly, and remove the rear suspension member.
55. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER DAMPER






(a) Remove the 3 bolts, and the rear suspension member damper.
56. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 DIFFERENTIAL MOUNT CUSHION
(a) Pass SST bolts through the area shown in the illustration, and remove the mount cushion No. 1.
SST: 09316-12010
SST: 09570-24011





NOTICE:
- When removing the mount cushion No. 1, do not allow the rear suspension member to contact SST (09316-12010).
- Before using SST bolts, apply hypoid gear oil to their threads.
- Be sure to combine SST properly.
- Do not install SST bolts at an angle.
- Make sure SST bolts are tightened equally.

57. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 DIFFERENTIAL MOUNT CUSHION
(a) Pass SST bolt through the area shown in the illustration, and remove the mount cushion No. 2.
SST: 09316-12010
SST: 09570-24011





NOTICE:
- When removing the mount cushion No. 2, do not allow the rear suspension member to contact SST (09316-12010).
- Before using SST bolt, apply hypoid gear oil to its threads.
- Be sure to combine SST properly.
- Do not install SST bolts at an angle.
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