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Removal [09/2015 - ]: Procedure

  1. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD 
  2. DRAIN DIFFERENTIAL OIL 

    See step  1

  3. REMOVE ENGINE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the engine assembly (Refer to REMOVAL [09/2015 - ] ).
  4. INSTALL ENGINE ON ENGINE STAND 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 74

  5. REMOVE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Support the front differential carrier assembly with a jack.
      WARNING:

      As the front differential carrier assembly is very heavy, securely support it with the jack.

    2. Remove the 4 bolts and front differential carrier assembly.
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      NOTE:
      • Do not damage the installation surface when removing the front differential carrier assembly.
      • The remaining oil may leak out when removing the front differential carrier assembly.