Repair Procedure

How to use this service information .

NOTICE: 

When working with a vehicle equipped with the electronic air suspension, be sure to set it to the leveling off mode to prevent unexpected operation. Refer to the Electronic Air Suspension System Service Precautions - Refer to: Electronic Air Suspension System Connector Fitting Precautions or Electronic Air Suspension System Service Precautions for the procedure.

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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.

1. A.-

   Preconditions 

   • Vehicle Lifted
   • Transfer Assembly Fluid Drained
   • Park Lock Released - Refer to: A/T Road Test or How to Release Park Lock

   Key Information 

   Do the following before starting your work.

   Remove: 

   • Catalytic Converter Area Parts (3.5 L engine)
   • • -

       Under-Floor Three Way Catalytic Converter (Under-Floor TWC)

     • -

       Rear Warm Up Three Way Catalytic Converter (WU-TWC) (Bank 1)

   • Intermediate Shaft
   • Front Subframe Stiffener - Refer to: Front Subframe/Steering Gearbox Area (3.5L Engine) or Front Subframe/Steering Gearbox Area (3.0L Engine)

   Disconnect: 

   • Right Lower Arm Ball Joint
   • Right Tie-Rod End Ball Joint - Refer to: Front Subframe/Steering Gearbox Area (3.5L Engine) or Front Subframe/Steering Gearbox Area (3.0L Engine)

   Sub-Procedure 

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   Removal 

   NOTE:  The bolt (a) cannot be completely removed due to interference with surrounding parts. Leave the bolt in the position shown.

   After Installation 

   • Transfer Assembly Fluid Refill
   • Shift the transmission to P position/mode - Refer to: A/T Road Test or How to Release Park Lock .
2. B.-

   Preconditions 

   • Vehicle Lifted
   • Park Lock Released - Refer to: A/T Road Test or How to Release Park Lock

   Key Information 

   Do the following before starting your work.

   Remove: 

   • Rear Engine Undercover

   Sub-Procedure 

   Removal 

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

   Figure 1 

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   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)

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

   • Propeller Shaft
   • Rear Differential Assembly
   • Sub Carrier Assembly

   Installation 

   NOTICE: 

   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

   Figure 2 

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   1. Temporarily install all the bolts.

   Specifications (Figure 3) 

   Specification
   i	No Clearance

   Installation Directions (Figure 3) 

   Mark	Direction
   k	Front

   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	-> ->

   NOTICE: 

   Make sure the center bearing support (m) is not strained. (Figure 3)

   After Installation 

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

   Preconditions 

   • Vehicle Lifted
   • Rear Differential Fluid Drained

   Sub-Procedure 

   Figure 1 

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   Removal 

   • Refer to figure 1.

   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 

   Object	Type
   O-Ring	Rear Differential Fluid

   Figure 4 

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   • Refer to figure 4.

   After Installation 

   • Rear Differential Fluid Refill
4. D.-

   Sub-Procedure 

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   Removal/Installation 

   Installation Directions 

   Mark	Direction
   a	Bottom
   b	Up

   Specifications 

   Standard Value
   c	2.0 mm (0.079 in) max.

5. E.-

   Preconditions 

   • Vehicle Lifted
   • Rear Differential Fluid Drained

   After Installation 

   • Rear Differential Fluid Refill
6. F.-

   Preconditions 

   • Vehicle Lifted

   Sub-Procedure 

   NOTICE: 

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

   Installation 

   Lubricant Specifications 

   Object	Type
   O-Ring	Rear Differential Fluid

7. G.-

   Preconditions 

   • Vehicle Lifted
   • Rear Differential Fluid Drained

   Sub-Procedure 

   Installation 

   Lubricant Specifications 

   Object	Type
   O-Ring	Rear Differential Fluid

   After Installation 

   • Rear Differential Fluid Refill
8. H.-

   Preconditions 

   • Vehicle Lifted
   • Rear Differential Fluid Drained

   Key Information 

   Do the following before starting your work.

   Remove: 

   • Rear Wheel

   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 - Refer to: Wheel Alignment (3.0L Engine) or Wheel Alignment (3.5L Engine)
   • Test drive and check that there are no abnormal noise and vibration.
9. I.-

   Preconditions 

   • Vehicle Lifted
   • Rear Differential Fluid Drained

   Key Information 

   Do the following before starting your work.

   Remove: 

   • Muffler

   Disconnect: 

   • Propeller Shaft (Rear Differential Side)

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

   Sub-Procedure 

   NOTICE: 

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

   Figure 1 

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   Removal 

   1. Support the 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)

   NOTICE: 

   • 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 

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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
10. J.-

    Sub-Procedure 

    Installation 

    • Remove the metal particles from the magnetic surface of the drain plug.
11. K.-

    Sub-Procedure 

    NOTICE: 

    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	->