Disassembly of Rear Differential Carrier

Drain the oil by removing the drain plug (A) and filler plug (B) before removing the rear differential carrier.

Using SST (09530-3T300), hold the differential assembly securely.

Remove the breather plug (A).

Loosen the cover bolts (A-8ea) and remove the cover (B).

Loosen the bolts (A-4ea) and remove the bearing cap (B).

Remove the carrier assembly (A).

Mark the left and right side bearing caps as shown below when removing the differential assembly to distinguish the sides.

Using a screwdriver, remove the left and right side oil seals (A).

Loosen the lock bolts, then remove the drive pinion carrier (A) and ring gear (B).

Using SST (09530-3T200), remove the front and rear bearings (A).

Mark the left and right bearings as shown below when removing the bearings to distinguish the sides.

Using SST (09530-3T300), secure the differential case assembly.

Secure SST (09530-2W300) to the lock nut.

Secure the flange holder (A) with SST (09530-2W300).

Insert SST (095302W400) into the hexagon hole, and then remove the lock nut (A).

Using a screwdriver, remove the pinion seal (A).

Press on the drive pinion and remove the pinion front bearing (A).

Using a hammer and chisel, remove the drive pinion bearing outer race (A).

Using SST (09527-4A000), press the drive pinion, then remove the pinion bearing spacer (A), inner bearing (B), and inner bearing adjusting shims (C) in order.