Drivetrain

Removal

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REMOVAL PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT RH

(a) Remove the rear axle shaft RH (See page
).

2. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT LH

HINT:

Use the same procedure described for the RH side.

3. REMOVE PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the propeller shaft assembly (See page ).


4. REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY


(a) Remove the 10 nuts and 10 washers, differential carrier.

NOTICE:

Be careful not to damage the contact surfaces.

5. REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER GASKET

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