Front Differential Assembly: Removal
- Remove the transmission assembly from the vehicle. Ref. to REMOVAL in Automatic Transmission Assembly.
- Pull out the torque converter clutch assembly. Ref. to REMOVAL in Torque Converter Clutch Assembly.
- Remove the input shaft.
- Lift up the lever on the rear side of transmission harness connector, and then remove it from the stay.
- Remove the inhibitor switch connector from the stay.
- Remove the oil charge pipe. Ref. to REMOVAL in Oil Charge Pipe.
- Remove the ATF inlet and outlet pipes. Ref. to REMOVAL in ATF Cooler Pipe and Hose.
- Separate the converter case from the transmission case. Ref. to REMOVAL in Converter Case.
- Remove the seal pipe.
- Remove the differential side retainers using ST.
ST 18630AA010 WRENCH COMPL RETAINER
NOTE:- ST WRENCH ASSEMBLY (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 the retainer.