Removal of Rear Differential Carrier

Remove the rear wheel and tire (A) from the rear hub.

Tightening torque: 88.2 - 108 N·m

Loosen the drain plug (A) and drain the oil from the differential.

Tightening torque: 49.0 ~ 69 N·m

Remove the rear drive shaft. (Refer to Rear Drive Shaft Assembly - "Rear Drive Shaft")

Remove the propeller shaft. (Refer to Propeller Shaft Assembly - "Propeller Shaft")

Remove the cover (B) by loosening the screws (A - 4 pcs).

Disconnect the oil pressure sensor connector (A) and the engine hydraulic oil connector (B).

Remove the rear differential assembly (B) by loosening the bolts (A-4ea) after installing a jack.

Tightening torque: 49.0 ~ 69 N·m

Then loosen the bolts, and remove the differential carrier (B) from the coupling (A).

Tightening torque: 56.9 ~ 65 N·m

Install in the reverse order of removal.

Inject the differential gear oil. Specified lubricant: API GL-5 hypoid gear oil, SAE 75W/90 (SHELL SPIRAX X or equivalent). Oil quantity: 0.53 ± 0.1 L (The differential oil level should be between the bottom of the filler hole and a point approximately 8 mm below the filler hole.)

Check the wheel alignment. (Refer to Suspension System - "Alignment")