Removal [12/2015 - ]: Procedure
- REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL FILLER PLUG
See step 1
- REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL DRAIN PLUG
See step 2
- REMOVE REAR WHEELS
- REMOVE PROPELLER WITH CENTER BEARING SHAFT ASSEMBLY
(Refer to REMOVAL [12/2015 - ] )
- REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL PROTECTOR
- REMOVE TAIL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2 [12/2015 - 08/2016] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2 [08/2016 - ]
- SEPARATE REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH
See step 5
- SEPARATE REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Use the same procedures as for the LH side.
- REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL
- Disconnect the connector and separate the wire harness clamp.NOTE:
Do not damage the electro magnetic control coupling wire harness.
- Disconnect the vacuum hose.
- Set the rear differential onto the transmission jack.NOTE:
Install a height adjustment attachment and plate lift attachment onto the rear differential.
HINT:
Place the differential on wooden blocks or equivalents so that the differential is level.
- Remove the 3 bolts and remove the rear differential.
- Disconnect the connector and separate the wire harness clamp.
- REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL DYNAMIC DAMPER
- REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL NO. 1 SUPPORT
- REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL UPPER MOUNT STOPPER
- REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT ASSEMBLY