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Removal Procedure

    WARNING:

    The hydraulic pressure in the differential clutch is very high. To prevent personal injury, wait for at least 10 minutes before removing any parts from the differential clutch.

    NOTE:

    The vehicle should be as level as possible when performing this procedure.

    NOTE:

    To adjust the differential clutch fluid to the proper level without draining, go to step 12 of installation.

  1. Raise the vehicle and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. CAUTION:

    It is very important to observe maximum cleanliness when working on the differential clutch. Dirt particles can seriously damage the function and service life of the differential clutch.

  3. Remove the differential clutch cover to drain the differential clutch.
  4. Fig 1: Differential Clutch Vent Hose And Fitting
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  5. Remove the vent hose fitting (2) and the hose (1) from the differential clutch cover.