Differential - V6 S/C 3.0L Petrol/V8 S/C 5.0L Petrol (G1895877): Removal

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NOTE:

This procedure contains some variation in the illustrations depending on the vehicle specification, but the essential information is always correct.
This procedure contains illustrations showing certain components removed to provide extra clarity.

Raise and support the vehicle on a suitable 2 post lift.
Refer to: LIFTING
Drain the front differential.
Refer to: DIFFERENTIAL DRAINING AND FILLING
Remove the front driveshaft.
Refer to: FRONT DRIVESHAFT - PROJECT 8

Refer to: DRIVESHAFT - V8 S/C 5.0L PETROL, PROJECT 8
Remove the front subframe.
Refer to: FRONT SUBFRAME - V6 S/C 3.0L PETROL

Refer to: FRONT SUBFRAME - PROJECT 8
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- Remove the 4 bolts.
- Remove the front differential.
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Remove the breather.
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Remove and discard the O-ring seal.