Front Differential: Removal
- Remove the transmission assembly from the vehicle. < Ref. to REMOVAL <-- , Automatic Transmission Assembly -->.>
- Extract the torque converter clutch assembly.
< Ref. to REMOVAL <-- , Torque Converter Clutch Assembly -->.>
- Remove the input shaft.
- Lift-up the lever behind the transmission harness connector and disconnect it from stay.
- Disconnect the inhibitor switch from stay.
- Remove the oil charger pipe. < Ref. to REMOVAL <-- , Oil Charger Pipe -->.>
- Remove the oil cooler inlet and outlet pipes. < Ref. to REMOVAL <-- , ATF Cooler Pipe and Hose -->.>
- Separate the torque converter clutch case and transmission case. < Ref. to REMOVAL <-- , Torque Converter Clutch Case -->.>
- Remove the seal pipe.
- 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.