Repair Procedure

How to use this manual .

2.0 L Engine

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: Torque, N.m (lbf.ft)

: Replace

: Warning/Caution

: Inspection/Adjustment

*: Learning

: ■SPL Tool

: Required Removal

*1: Part(s) are shown for one side only as the procedure is the same for both sides.

*2: Without dynamic damper

*3: With dynamic damper

3.0 L Engine

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: Torque, N.m (lbf.ft)

: Replace

: Warning/Caution

: Inspection/Adjustment

*: Learning

: ■SPL Tool

: Required Removal

*1: Part(s) are shown for one side only as the procedure is the same for both sides.

A.-
Preconditions
- Transfer Assembly Fluid Drained
Key Information

NOTE: For the removal and installation procedure, refer to Transfer Assembly Removal and Installation - Refer to: Transfer Assembly Removal and Installation(3.0L Engine) .

Sub-Procedure

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Removal

NOTE: The bolt (a) cannot be completely removed due to interference with surrounding parts.

After Installation
- Transfer Assembly Fluid Refill
B.-
Sub-Procedure

Installation

Installation Directions

Mark Direction

a Up

Specifications

Standard Value

b 32 deg. - 52 deg.

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Standard Value
b	32 deg. - 52 deg.

C.-

Sub-Procedure

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Installation

Installation Directions

Mark	Direction
a	Up

Specifications

Standard Value
b	2.0 mm (0.079 in) max.

D.-

Sub-Procedure

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Installation

Installation Directions

Mark	Direction
a	Up

Specifications

Standard Value
b	2.0 mm (0.079 in) max.

E.-

Sub-Procedure

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Installation

Installation Directions

Position	Direction
a	Front

F.-

Preconditions

Park Lock Released - Refer to: How to Release Park Lock

Key Information

Do the following before starting your work.

Remove:

Heat Shield

Sub-Procedure

Removal

Figure 1

1. Turn the propeller shaft so that the yellow mark (a) is facing down. (Figure 1)

2. Make reference marks (b) across the No. 1 propeller shaft (c) and the companion flange shaft (d), and across the No. 2 propeller shaft (e) and the rear differential companion flange (f). (Figure 1)

When replacing the following parts, align the reference marks (b). (Figure 1)

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Installation

Figure 2

NOTE:

When replacing the following parts, make sure the factory reference yellow marks (g and h) are aligned. (Figure 2)

Propeller Shaft
Rear Differential Assembly
Sub Carrier Assembly

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1. Temporarily install all the bolts.

Specifications (Figure 3)

Specification
i	No Clearance

Figure 3

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2. Tighten the bolts to specifications in the following procedures.

Tightening Procedure (Figure 3)

Step	Operation	Object	Specification
1	Temporarily Tighten	All Bolts	-
2	Tighten	All Bolts	-> ->

After Installation

Shift the transmission to P position/mode - Refer to: How to Release Park Lock or A/T Road Test

G.-

Preconditions

Rear Differential Fluid Drained

Sub-Procedure

Figure 1

Refer to the figure 1.

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Removal

Figure 2

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Installation

Specifications (Figure 2)

Standard Value
a	32 deg. - 38 deg.

Figure 3

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Specifications (Figure 3)

Standard Value
b	Oil Pump Shaft (Groove)
c	Pump Motor Shaft (Bulge)

Lubricant Specifications (Figure 3)

Object	Type
O-Ring	Rear Differential Fluid

Figure 4

Refer to the figure 4.

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After Installation

Rear Differential Fluid Refill

H.-

Sub-Procedure

NOTE:

Keep sand, dust and debris from entering the rear differential assembly.

Installation

Lubricant Specifications

Object	Type
O-Ring	Rear Differential Fluid

I.-
Preconditions
- Rear Differential Fluid Drained
After Installation
- Rear Differential Fluid Refill

J.-

Preconditions

Rear Differential Fluid Drained

Sub-Procedure

Installation

Lubricant Specifications

Object	Type
O-Ring	Rear Differential Fluid

After Installation

Rear Differential Fluid Refill

K.-
Preconditions
- Rear Differential Fluid Drained
Key Information

Do the following before starting your work.

Remove:
- Rear Wheel
- Rear Differential Assembly
Disconnect:
- Rear Suspension Area
- 1. -
    Rear Lower Arm A
  2. -
    Rear Lower Arm B
  3. -
    Rear Control Arm
NOTE: For the removal and installation procedure, refer to Service Precautions .

After Installation
- Rear Differential Fluid Refill
- Turn the wheel by hand and make sure there is no interference between the driveshaft and surrounding parts.
- Wheel Alignment Check
- Test drive and check that there are no abnormal noise and vibration.

L.-

Preconditions

Rear Differential Fluid Drained

Key Information

Do the following before starting your work.

Remove:

Left Muffler

Disconnect:

Propeller Shaft (Rear Differential Side)

NOTE: For the removal and installation procedure, refer to Service Precautions .

Sub-Procedure

NOTE:

To support the rear differential assembly, use a jack or other means of support.

Figure 1

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Removal

1. Support the front rear differential assembly (a) with a transmission jack (b). (Figure 1)

Tool Details (Figure 1)

Name
b	Transmission Jack (Commercially Available)

2. Disconnect the inboard joints (c) while lowering the rear differential assembly. (Figure 1)

NOTE:

Be careful not to damage the oil seal or the end of the inboard joint with the pry bar.
Do not pull on the driveshaft, or the inboard joint may come apart. Pull the inboard joint straight out to avoid damaging the oil seals.

Figure 2

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Installation

1. Raise the rear differential assembly (d) to the inboard joints (e) installation position. (Figure 2)

Figure 3

Fig 1: Rear Differential Assembly Tightening Sequence

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2. Tighten the bolts, in sequence.

Tightening Procedure (Figure 3)

Step	Operation	Object	Specification
1	Temporarily Tighten	All Bolts and Nuts	-
2	Tighten	All Bolts and Nuts	-> ->

After Installation

Rear Differential Fluid Refill

M.-
Sub-Procedure

Installation
- Remove the metal particles from the magnetic surface of the drain plug.

N.-

Sub-Procedure

NOTE:

To support the rear differential assembly, use a jack or other means of support.

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Installation

Tightening Procedure

Step	Operation	Object	Specification
1	Temporarily Tighten	All Bolts	-
2	Tighten	All Bolts	->