1. REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY
HINT: (See page EX-8)
2. REMOVE PROPELLER WITH CENTER BEARING SHAFT ASSEMBLY
HINT: (See page PR-3)
3. REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL FILLER PLUG
(a) Using a hexagon wrench (10 mm), remove the filler plug and gasket.
4. REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL DRAIN PLUG
(a) Using a hexagon wrench (10 mm), remove the drain plug and gasket, and drain the oil.
5. REMOVE REAR DRIVE PINION NUT
(a) Using a chisel and a hammer, unstake the staked part of the nut.
(b) Using SST to hold the flange, remove the nut.
SST 09330-00021

6. REMOVE REAR DRIVE PINION COMPANION FLANGE SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Using SST, remove the companion flange.
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7. REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER OIL SEAL

(a) Using SST, remove the oil seal.
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8. REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL DRIVE PINION OIL SLINGER
9. REMOVE REAR DRIVE PINION FRONT TAPERED ROLLER BEARING

(a) Using SST, remove the front tapered roller bearing.
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10. REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL DRIVE PINION BEARING SPACER
Rear differential carrier oil seal
InstallationRemoval
CAUTION:
Wear safety gloves, because the sharp surfaces of the
seatback frame and seat adjuster may injure your
hand.
Work must be started more than 90 seconds after the
ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position and the
negative (-) terminal cable is disconnected from ...
Disassembly
1. REMOVE TRANSFER COVER GASKET
(a) Remove the transfer gasket from the transfer
assembly.
2. REMOVE TRANSFER CASE BREATHER PLUG
(a) Using a screwdriver and a hammer, remove the
transfer case breather plug from the No. 1 transfer
case cover.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the conta ...
On-vehicle inspection
1. INSPECT CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
(VEHICLE NOT INVOLVED IN COLLISION)
Perform a diagnostic system check.
With the curtain shield airbag assembly installed on
the vehicle, perform a visual check. If there are any
defects as mentioned below, replace the front pillar
garn ...