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Front Differential: Removal

  1. Remove the transmission assembly from the vehicle. < Ref. to REMOVAL <-- , Automatic Transmission Assembly -->.>
  2. Extract the torque converter clutch assembly.

    < Ref. to REMOVAL <-- , Torque Converter Clutch Assembly -->.>

  3. Remove the input shaft.
    Fig 1: Removing Input Shaft
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  4. Lift-up the lever behind the transmission harness connector and disconnect it from stay.
  5. Disconnect the inhibitor switch from stay.
  6. Remove the oil charger pipe. < Ref. to REMOVAL <-- , Oil Charger Pipe -->.>
  7. Remove the oil cooler inlet and outlet pipes. < Ref. to REMOVAL <-- , ATF Cooler Pipe and Hose -->.>
  8. Separate the torque converter clutch case and transmission case. < Ref. to REMOVAL <-- , Torque Converter Clutch Case -->.>
  9. Remove the seal pipe.
  10. 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.

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  11. Remove the differential assembly without damaging installation part of retainer.