Differential Case - GTDI 2.0L Petrol/V6 S/C 3.0L Petrol/V8 S/C 5.0L Petrol (G1086733): Removal

All vehicles 

1. WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.

   Raise and support the vehicle.

2. Refer to: Rear Halfshaft - GTDi 2.0L Petrol/TD4 2.2L Diesel/TDV6 3.0L Diesel/V6 S/C 3.0L Petrol/V8 S/C 5.0L Petrol (Rear Drive Halfshafts, Removal and Installation).
3. Refer to: Front Muffler (Removal and Installation).
4. CAUTION:

   • Do not use the 5mm hole on the differential case flange for the alignment mark.
   • Make sure that the driveshaft is supported with suitable retaining straps.
   NOTE: Using the 3mm hole on the differential case flange, paint an alignment mark (as indicated) to aid correct installation of the driveshaft to the differential case.
5. NOTE:

   • On vehicles with diesel engine, note the illustrated orientation of the special tool.
   • Make sure that the special tool is correctly installed to the recess on the driveshaft.

   Special Tool(s):  205-932

6. CAUTION: Care must be taken not to damage the surrounding components when using the special tool.
   NOTE: Using a suitable hammer and drift, make sure that you only hit the corner edges of the special tool to remove the driveshaft.

   Special Tool(s):  205-932

   Vehicles with supercharger 

7. All vehicles 

8. Support the rear differential casing.