Rear Differential Disassembly and Reassembly (AWD): Disassembly

1. Rear Differential Pump Motor - Remove
2. Rear Differential Fluid Temperature Sensor - Remove
3. Rear Differential Fluid Pressure Sensor - Remove
4. Rear Differential Solenoid Valve Connector Assembly - Remove

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1. Disconnect the connector (A)

2. Remove the rear differential solenoid valve connector assembly (B).
5. Oil Filler Plug and Drain Plug - Remove

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1. Remove the drain plug (A) with the sealing washer (B)

2. Remove the oil filler plug (C) with the sealing washer (D).
6. Rear Differential Subharness - Remove

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1. Disconnect the ground terminal (A)

2. Remove the harness clip (B)

3. Remove the harness bracket (C).

7. Companion Flange - Remove

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1. Pry up the stake on the locknut (A) from the groove of the clutch guide, making sure the tab completely clears the groove to prevent damaging the clutch guide.

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2. Install the companion flange holder and the holder handle on the companion flange.

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3. Loosen the locknut (A) counterclockwise so its tab (B) comes out from the groove (C) in the clutch guide.

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4. Tighten the locknut (A) until its tab (B) aligns with the groove (C)

5. Clean any dirt from inside the groove in the clutch guide, then loosen the locknut.

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6. Remove the locknut (A), the spring washer (B), the back-up ring (C), and the O-ring (D).

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7. Remove the companion flange (A) with a commercially available puller.

8. Oil Pump Cover - Remove

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1. Remove the oil pump cover (A) and oil pump cover seal (B)

2. Remove the inner rotor (C) and the outer rotor (D)

3. Remove the fluid strainer (E) and the dowel pins (F).
9. Oil Pump Case - Remove

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1. Remove the oil pump case (A)

2. Remove the dowel pins (B).
10.Differential Clutch Assembly - Remove

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1. Remove the baffle cover (A)

2. Remove the differential clutch assembly (B).
11.Oil Pump Body Assembly - Remove

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1. Remove the 32.3 mm shim (A)

2. Remove the 94.6 mm shim (B)

3. Remove the oil pump body assembly (C)

4. Remove the dowel pins (D) and the O-ring (E).
12.Rear Differential Solenoid Valve - Remove

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1. Remove the rear differential solenoid valve (A), the O-ring (B), and the square washer (C).