Removal

1. REMOVE 2 REAR WHEELS

Torque: 131 N·m

2. DRAIN HYPOID GEAR OIL

Torque: 49 N·m

3. DISCONNECT BRAKE LINES

(a) Using SST, disconnect the brake line and remove the clip.

SST 09023-00100

Torque: 15 N·m

(b) Employ the same manner described above to the other side.

4. DISCONNECT PARKING BRAKE CABLES

(a) Remove the 2 clips, pin and disconnect the parking brake cable from the bellcrank.

(b) Employ the same manner described above to the other side.

5. REMOVE AXLE SHAFTS

(a) Remove the 4 nuts.

Torque: 123 N·m

(b) Pull out the axle shaft and remove the O-ring.

NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the oil seal.

(c) Employ the same manner described above to the other side.

6. DISCONNECT REAR PROPELLER SHAFT

(a) Place matchmarks on the propeller shaft and differential flange.

(b) Remove the 4 nuts, bolts, washers and disconnect the propeller shaft.

Torque: 106 N·m

(c) Support the propeller shaft securely.

7. REMOVE DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY

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

NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the installation surface.

Torque: 72 N·m

(b) Remove the gasket.