Removal

AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL: REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL

1. DRAIN DIFFERENTIAL OIL Service and Repair

2. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT
(a) Remove the axle shaft Removal.
3. DISCONNECT REAR PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY






(a) Place matchmarks on the rear propeller shaft and companion flange.
(b) Remove the 4 nuts, 4 washers and 4 bolts, and disconnect the propeller shaft from the differential side.
(c) Support the propeller shaft securely.
4. REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER SUB-ASSEMBLY






(a) Remove the 10 nuts, 10 washers and differential carrier.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the contact surfaces of the differential carrier and rear axle housing.

(b) Remove the gasket.