Toyota 4Runner: Removal

REMOVAL

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT LH

(a) Remove the rear axle shaft LH (See page
).

2. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

3. REMOVE PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the propeller shaft assembly (See page ).

4. REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the 11 nuts and 11 washers, differential carrier.

NOTICE:

Be careful not to damage the contact surface.

(b) Disconnect the rear differential lock actuator breather hose from the differential actuator assembly.

(c) Disconnect the differential lock actuator connector.

5. REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER GASKET