Disassembly [08/2014 - ]: Procedure

1. Put matchmarks on the front differential ring gear and differential case.

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   *a

   Matchmark

2. Remove the 12 bolts.

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3. Using a plastic-faced hammer, tap on the front differential ring gear to remove it from the differential case.

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See INSPECTION [12/2012 - 08/2017] step  1 or INSPECTION [08/2017 - ] step  1

1. Secure the front differential case in a vise between aluminum plates.
   NOTE:

   Do not overtighten the vise.

2. Using a 5 mm pin punch and hammer, remove the front differential pinion shaft straight pin from the differential case.

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   NOTE:

   Before removing the front differential pinion shaft straight pin, unstake it with a pin punch.

1. Remove the front No. 1 differential pinion shaft from the differential case.

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See INSPECTION [12/2012 - 08/2017] step  2 or INSPECTION [08/2017 - ] step  2

1. Set SST as shown in the illustration and tighten it.
   • SST: 09528-52010 
     1. 09528-05010
     2. 09953-05010

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   *a

   Turn

   *b

   Hold

   NOTE:

   Do not overtighten SST, as doing so will damage the differential side gear, conical spring washer, front No. 1 differential side gear thrust washer and differential case.

   HINT: 

   • Tighten SST until there is a clearance between the front differential pinions and differential side gears.
   • When removing the front differential pinions, do not overtighten SST, as it is necessary to rotate the differential side gears.
2. Install SST as shown in the illustration, rotate the differential side gear, and then remove the 2 front differential pinions and 2 front differential pinion thrust washers from the differential case.
   • SST: 09528-52010 
     1. 09528-05030

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   *a

   Turn

   NOTE:

   Do not drop the front differential pinions and front differential pinion thrust washers.

3. Remove SST from the differential case, and then remove the 2 differential side gears, 2 front No. 1 differential side gear thrust washers and 2 conical spring washers from the differential case.

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   *1	Differential Side Gear
   *2	Conical Spring Washer
   *3	Front No. 1 Differential Side Gear Thrust Washer