Final Drive: Disassembly

Remove final gear (1) from differential case (2).

Fig 1: Removing Final Gear From Differential Case
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Remove differential side bearings according to the following procedures.
1. HR16DE engine models
  1. Set a suitable tool (A) on differential case (1), and remove differential side bearing (RH side) (2) from differential case with suitable tool (B) and suitable tool (C).
    
    Fig 2: Setting Suitable Tool On Differential Case
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  2. Set a suitable tool (A) on differential case (1), and remove differential side bearing (LH side) (2) from differential case with suitable tool (B).
    CAUTION: Be careful not to mix up the right and left bearings.
    
    Fig 3: Removing Differential Side Bearing (LH Side)
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2. MR18DE engine models
  1. Set Tool on differential case, and remove differential side bearings from differential case using a suitable tool.
    Tool number : ST3306S001 (J-22888-D)
    
    CAUTION: Be careful not to mix up the right and left bearings.
    
    Fig 4: Removing Differential Side Bearings From Differential Case
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Remove speedometer drive gear from differential case.

Fig 5: Removing Speedometer Drive Gear From Differential Case
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Drive out lock pin from differential case (1) using Tool (A).
Tool number : KV32101000 (J-25689-A)

Fig 6: Driving Lock Pin From Differential Case
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Draw out pinion mate shaft.
Remove pinion mate gears, pinion mate gear thrust washers, side gears and side gear thrust washers.

Fig 7: Removing Pinion Mate Gears
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