Rear Differential Carrier Assembly (W/ Differential Lock) Removal

Turn the engine switch on (IG).

Push on the 4WD switch.

Turn the differential lock control switch to the RR position and lock the rear differential.

HINT:

Rotate the rear wheels to check that they are in the differential lock condition.

Stop the vehicle on a level place.

for Front Differential:

1. Remove the engine under cover.
   

2. Using a 10 mm hexagon wrench, remove the filler plug and gasket.
   

3. Using a 10 mm hexagon wrench, remove the drain plug and gasket, and drain the oil.
   

4. Using a 10 mm hexagon wrench, install a new gasket and the drain plug.
   

   Torque:

   39 N*m{400 kgf*cm, 29 ft.*lbf}

for Rear Differential:

1. Remove the filler plug and gasket.
   

2. Remove the drain plug and gasket, and drain the oil.
   

3. Install a new gasket and the drain plug.
   

   Torque:

   49 N*m{500 kgf*cm, 36 ft.*lbf}

Remove the axle shaft (Click here).

Detach the 2 connector clamps and wire harness clamp.

Remove the bolt, nut and protector.

Remove the 2 nuts and protector.

Place matchmarks on the rear propeller shaft and companion flange.

Remove the 4 nuts, 4 washers and 4 bolts, and disconnect the propeller shaft from the differential side.

Support the propeller shaft securely.

Disconnect the lock differential lock shift actuator and No. 4 transfer indicator switch connectors.

Disconnect the breather hose.

Remove the 10 nuts, 10 washers and differential carrier assembly.

NOTICE:

Be careful not to damage the contact surfaces of the differential carrier and rear axle housing.

Remove the gasket.