Front Differential: Removal
- Remove the transmission assembly from the vehicle. See REMOVAL , Automatic Transmission Assembly.
- Extract the torque converter clutch assembly. See REMOVAL , Torque Converter Clutch Assembly.
- Remove the input shaft.
- Lift-up lever behind the transmission harness connector and disconnect it from stay.
- Disconnect the air breather hose. See REMOVAL , Air Breather Hose.
- Disconnect inhibitor switch connector from stay.
- Remove the oil charger pipe. See REMOVAL , Oil Charger Pipe.
- Remove the oil cooler inlet and outlet pipes.
See REMOVAL , ATF Cooler Pipe and Hose.
- Separate torque converter clutch case and transmission case. See REMOVAL , Torque Converter Clutch Case.
- Remove the seal pipe if it is attached.
- Remove the differential side retainer with ST.NOTE: Hold the differential case assembly by hand to avoid damaging retainer mounting hole of the torque converter clutch case.
ST 499787000 WRENCH ASSY
- Remove the differential assembly without damaging installation part of retainer.