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17. REMOVE DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT

(a) Remove the 3 bolts and differential support.

18. REMOVE UPPER REAR DIFFERENTIAL MOUNT STOPPER

(a) Remove the 2 upper rear differential mount stoppers from the No. 1 rear differential support.

19. REMOVE NO. 1 REAR DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT

(a) Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts and No. 1 rear differential support.

HINT
The nuts have tabs to prevent them from rotating.

From 08/2009

AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL: REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL

1. REMOVE REAR AXLE CARRIER SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

HINT
Refer to the procedure up to Remove Rear Axle Carrier Sub-assembly  
  See: Steering and Suspension/Suspension/Rear
Knuckle/Service and Repair/Removal.

2. DRAIN DIFFERENTIAL OIL

(a) Using a hexagon wrench (10 mm), remove the differential inspection plug and gasket.

(b) Using a hexagon wrench (10 mm), remove the rear differential drain plug and gasket to drain the differential oil.

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