LS 460 AWD V8-4.6L (1UR-FSE) (2009)
17. REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL SIDE GEAR SHAFT SHAFT SNAP RING
(a) Using SST and a hammer, create a clearance between the case bearing outer race on the ring gear and side gear shaft snap ring.
SST: 09608-32010
SST: 09950-70010
09951-07200
HINT: The clearance is not visible, but tapping SST with a hammer 3 or 4 times should be enough.
(b) Using snap ring pliers, remove the side gear shaft snap ring on the ring gear back surfaces side.
HINT: Place distinguishing marks on the left and right side differential side gear shaft snap rings to distinguish them (back surface side, tooth
side). Then store them separately.
18. REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL CASE BEARING
(a) Tighten SST bolt and push out the case bearing outer race on the ring gear back surface side.
SST: 09571-50010
NOTE:
Do not drop the case bearing outer race.
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For reassembly purposes, mark the installation positions of the differential case bearing outer race and differential side gear shaft snap ring.
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Place distinguishing marks on the left and right side differential case bearing outer races to distinguish them (back surface side, tooth side).
Then store them separately.