Exploded View

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Rear Differential Components With Torque Specifications

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Special Tools Required 

Driveshaft remover 07AAD-S9VA000

1. Raise and support the vehicle (see LIFT AND SUPPORT POINTS ).
2. Drain the differential fluid (see REAR DIFFERENTIAL FLUID INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT ).
3. Make a reference mark (A) across the propeller shaft (B), and the rear differential companion flange (C). Separate the propeller shaft from the rear differential.
   NOTE: Suspend the propeller shaft with an appropriate size wire or nylon strap.
   Fig 2: Identifying Mark On Propeller Shaft And Transfer Companion Flange

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4. Remove the rear driveshaft (see REAR DRIVESHAFT REMOVAL ).
5. Disconnect the right rear driveshaft inboard joint (A) from the differential (B) using the driveshaft remover (C).
   NOTE:

   • This is a prying tool, do not strike it with a hammer.
   • Suspend the right rear driveshaft with an appropriate size wire or nylon strap.
   Fig 3: Prying Out Inboard Joint From Differential

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6. Place a transmission jack under the rear differential (A).
   Fig 4: Identifying Transmission Jack Under Rear Differential

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7. Disconnect the 6P (B) and 2P (C) connectors, then remove the mounting bolts (D) and washer (E).
8. Lower the rear differential a little on the transmission jack, then separate the right rear driveshaft inboard joint (A) from the rear differential.
   Fig 5: Identifying Breather Hose, Rear Differential And Rings

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9. Disconnect the breather hose (A) from the rear differential and remove the set rings (B).
10. Lower the rear differential on the transmission jack.