Rear Differential Carrier ASSY: Removal

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1. Draining of differential oil
   1. Remove the filler plug and the gasket.

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   2. Remove the drain plug and the gasket, and then drain oil.
2. Removal of propeller shaft with center bearing ASSY (Refer to PROPELLER SHAFT ASSY )

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3. Removal of differential carrier ASSY RR
   1. Using a tall transmission jack, support the differential carrier ASSY RR.
      WARNING:

      • The differential carrier ASSY RR is heavy. Be sure to support it with a tall transmission jack.
      • In order to prevent the differential carrier ASSY RR from being excessively tilted or coming off, perform the operation while holding it with several assistants.
   2. Remove 5 bolts, and then remove the rear differential mount stopper UPR and the rear differential mount stopper LWR.

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   3. Lower the tall transmission jack slowly. Using a tire lever, etc., detach the rear drive shaft ASSY from the differential carrier ASSY RR as shown in the figure.
      CAUTION: If a tire lever, etc. contacts the rear cover, the cover may be damaged. A tire lever, etc. is allowed to contact the differential carrier.

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   4. Lower the tall transmission jack. Pull out the rear drive shaft ASSY from the differential carrier ASSY RR, and then remove the differential carrier ASSY RR.

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   NOTE: Suspend the detached rear drive shaft ASSY using a string, etc.