Removal

DIFFERENTIAL: DIFFERENTIAL MOUNT CUSHION: REMOVAL

1. REMOVE PROPELLER WITH CENTER BEARING SHAFT ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the rear propeller with center bearing shaft assembly Removal.

2. REMOVE NO.2 DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT PROTECTOR Removal

3. REMOVE NO.1 DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT PROTECTOR Removal

4. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE LH Removal

5. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE RH Removal

6. REMOVE REAR AXLE CARRIER SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Remove the rear propeller with center bearing shaft assembly Removal.

7. REMOVE REAR AXLE CARRIER SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

8. REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY WITH DRIVE SHAFT

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





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) 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.

9. 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.

10. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER DAMPER

(a) Remove the 3 bolts, and the rear suspension member damper.





11. 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.

12. 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.