Removal

DIFFERENTIAL: DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL

1. REMOVE PROPELLER WITH CENTER BEARING SHAFT ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the rear drive shaft assembly Removal.

2. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the rear drive shaft assembly Removal.

3. REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY

(a) Support the rear differential carrier assembly with a transmission jack.

CAUTION:
* As the rear differential carrier assembly is very heavy, securely support it with the transmission jack.
* Perform this procedure with several people supporting the rear differential carrier assembly 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.





(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.
* When removing the rear differential carrier assembly, do not damage the installation surface.