Removal and Replacement

REMOVAL

Removal Service Points
Propeller Shaft Disconnection

1. Make mating marks on the differential companion flange and flange yoke, and then separate the differential carrier assembly and the propeller shaft.
2. Suspend the propeller shaft from the body with wire, etc, so that there are no sharp bends.

CAUTION: Be careful that there are no sharp bends in the propeller shaft, as they may damage the Lobro joint.

Drive Shaft Disconnection

1. Push the lower part of the knuckle to the outside of the vehicle, and then separate the drive shaft from the differential carrier. At this time, use a tire lever or similar to separate the drive shaft connection.
2. Support the separated drive shaft with wire or similar so as not to damage the joint.

3. Use the special tool as a cover not to let foreign objects get into the differential carrier.

Differential Carrier Removal
Support the differential carrier with a jack. Then remove the connecting bolt between it and the rear crossmember and remove the differential carrier.

INSTALLATION

Installation Service Points
>A< Drive Shaft Connection

CAUTION: Do not damage the differential carrier oil seal.

>B< Propeller Shaft Connection
Connect the propeller shaft so that the mating marks on the differential companion flange and the flange yoke are aligned.