Removal and Installation: Removal
- Remove rear propeller shaft. Refer to "EXPLODED VIEW ".
- Remove stabilizer bar. Refer to "EXPLODED VIEW ".
- Remove EVAP canister. Refer to "EXPLODED VIEW ".
- Disconnect rear drive shafts (final drive side). Refer to "EXPLODED VIEW ".
- Disconnect AWD solenoid harness connector.
- Remove rear final drive breather hose and electric controlled coupling breather hose.
- Support final drive assembly with a suitable jack.
- Remove rear final drive mounting nut (←) at rear suspension member.
- Remove final drive mounting nuts and final drive mounting bolts with power tool. If necessary, remove final drive mounting bracket and washer with power tool.CAUTION: Secure final drive assembly to a suitable jack while removing it.
- Remove dynamic damper assembly.