DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY
Pre-removal Operation
  • Main Muffler and Centre Exhaust Pipe Removal (Refer to GROUP 15, Exhaust Pipe and Muffler.)
  • Differential Gear Oil Draining
  • Drive Shaft Removal (Refer to .)
Post-installation Operation
  • Drive Shaft Installation (Refer to .)
  • Differential Gear Oil Filling (Refer to.)
  • Main Muffler and Centre Exhaust Pipe Installation (Refer to GROUP 15, Exhaust Pipe and Muffler.)
  • Rear Wheel Alignment Check and Adjustment (Refer to GROUP 34, On-vehicle Service-Rear Wheel Alignment Check and Adjustment.)

   



Removal steps
<<A>>
>>B<<
1.
Propeller shaft connection


2.
Self-locking nut


3.
Dynamic damper


4.
Differential support arm connecting bolt


5.
Self-locking nut


6.
Differential support member bolt


7.
Lower stopper


8.
Upper stopper


9.
Differential support member


10.
Gasket


11.
Packing


12.
Differential mount bracket


13.
Differential carrier assembly


14.
Rear suspension crossmember


15.
Differential support arm

       



Removal steps
<<A>>
>>B<<
1.
Propeller shaft connection


2.
Self-locking nut


3.
Dynamic damper


4.
Differential support arm connecting bolt


5.
Self-locking nut


6.
Rear differential support weight


7.
Differential support arm

>>A<<
8.
Breather hose assembly


9.
Differential mount bracket bolt


10.
Weight


11.
Lower stopper


12.
Upper stopper


13.
Differential mount bracket


14.
Gasket


15.
Packing


16.
Differential carrier assembly

   
  1. Make mating marks on the differential companion flange and the propeller shaft assembly.
  1. Suspend the removed propeller shaft from the body with a wire to prevent bending.
   
Fully insert the breather hose into the vent plug. Install the breather hose pad as shown in the illustration.
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