Front Differential Assembly: Removal
- Remove the transmission assembly from vehicle body. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Automatic Transmission Assembly.>
- Pull out the torque converter clutch assembly. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Torque Converter Clutch Assembly.>
- Remove the input shaft.
- Lift up the lever on the rear side of transmission harness connector, and then disconnect it from the stay.
- Disconnect the inhibitor switch from the stay.
- Remove the oil charger pipe. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Oil Charge Pipe.>
- Remove the ATF inlet and outlet pipes. < Ref. to REMOVAL , ATF Cooler Pipe and Hose.>
- Separate the converter case from the transmission case. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Converter Case.>
- Remove the seal pipe.
- Remove the differential side retainers using ST.
ST 18630AA010 WRENCH COMPL RETAINER
NOTE:- WRENCH ASSY (499787000) can also be used.
- Hold the differential case assembly by hand to avoid damaging the retainer mounting hole of the converter case.
- Remove the front differential assembly while being careful not to damage the attachment part of retainer.