Rear Differential Removal & Installation(AWD): Removal

1. Vehicle - Lift
2. Rear Differential Fluid - Drain - Refer to: Rear Differential Fluid Inspection and Replacement(4WD)Rear Differential Fluid Inspection and Replacement(AWD)
3. No. 2 Propeller Shaft - Disconnect
4. Rear Differential Connector - Disconnect

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1. Remove the connector cover (A)

2. Disconnect the connectors (B).

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3. Remove the harness clips (A).
5. Breather Hose - Disconnect - Refer to: Rear Differential Breather Box and Hose Removal and Installation(4WD) Rear Differential Breather Box and Hose Removal and Installation(AWD)
6. Rear Differential Jack Support
1. Place a transmission jack under the rear differential assembly.

7. Rear Differential - Disconnect

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1. Remove the left and right rear differential mount brackets B.

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2. Remove the mounting bolts (A) and the plates (B).

8. Rear Driveshaft Inboard Side Both - Disconnect

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1. Lower the rear differential assembly (A) while pulling both rear driveshaft inboard joints (B) out of the rear differential assembly.

NOTE:

Be careful not to damage the driveshaft ring (C) when prying out the driveshaft inboard joints.
Be careful not to damage the oil seals (D).

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2. Remove the driveshaft inboard joint set ring (A) on both sides.

9. Rear Differential Mount - Remove - Refer to: Rear Differential Mount Removal and Installation(4WD) Rear Differential Mount Removal and Installation(AWD)