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Differential Carrier Assembly: Removal

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  1. DRAIN DIFFERENTIAL OIL  (See REPLACEMENT  )
  2. REMOVE DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the drive shaft assembly LH and RH (see REMOVAL ).
  3. REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Support the rear differential carrier assembly with a transmission jack
      CAUTION:
      • As the rear differential carrier assembly is very heavy, securely support it with a transmission jack.
      • Perform this procedure with several people supporting the rear differential carrier assembly so that it does not tilt or fall.
    2. Using SST or a 12 mm socket hexagon wrench, remove the 3 bolts (A) from the rear No. 1 and No. 2 differential mount cushions

      SST 09961-00950 

      Fig 1: Removing Differential Mount Cushions Bolts
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    3. Remove the 2 bolts (B).
    4. Slowly lower the transmission jack. Then remove the rear differential mount stopper upper and lower, and rear differential carrier assembly from the rear suspension member.
      NOTE:
      • Do not drop the rear differential carrier assembly.
      • When removing the rear differential carrier assembly, do not damage the installation surface.
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