Removal and Installation
Removal- Remove propeller shaft.
- Insert plug into rear oil seal after removing propeller shaft.
- Remove drive shafts.
- Remove TCS sensor.
- Remove nuts securing final drive rear cover to suspension member.
- Support weight of final drive using jack.
- Remove final drive mounting bolts from front of final drive.
- Move final drive forward together with jack. Remove rear cover stud bolts from suspension member.
- Pull off final drive backward together with jack.
CAUTION:
- Be careful not to damage spline, sleeve yoke and front oil seal, when removing propeller shaft.
- After removal, support suspension member on a stand to prevent its insulators from being twisted or damaged.
Installation
- Fill final drive with recommended gear oil.