Removal and Installation: Removal
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- Drain the differential gear oil. Refer to Changing Differential Gear Oil .
- Disconnect the propeller shaft from the rear final drive assembly and support the propeller shaft with suitable wire. Refer to Exploded View 3S1355 (VQ40DE), or Exploded View 3S1415 (VK56VD).
- Remove the axle shaft assemblies (RH) and (LH). Refer to Removal and Installation .
- Pre-measure the total preload torque using suitable tool (A). Refer to Inspection .NOTE: Record the pre-measured total preload torque for installation reference.
- Remove the drive pinion lock nut and washer using Tool (A).
Tool number (A)
: -- (J-45012)
CAUTION:- Do not use power tool to remove drive pinion lock nut.
- Do not reuse drive pinion lock nut or washer.
- Put matching marks on the companion flange and drive pinion using paint.CAUTION: Use paint to make the matching marks. Do not damage the companion flange or drive pinion.
- Remove the companion flange using suitable tool.
- Remove front oil seal using Tool (A).
Tool number (A)
:--(J-26941)
CAUTION: Do not reuse front oil seal.