LS 460 RWD V8-4.6L (1UR-FSE) (2010)
Differential Mount: Service and Repair
Removal
DIFFERENTIAL: DIFFERENTIAL MOUNT CUSHION: REMOVAL
1. REMOVE PROPELLER WITH CENTER BEARING SHAFT ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the rear propeller with center bearing shaft assembly See: Drive/Propeller Shafts, Bearings and Joints/Drive/Propeller Shaft/Service
and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Removal.
2. REMOVE NO.2 DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT PROTECTOR See: Drive Axles, Bearings and Joints/Axle Shaft Assembly/Service and
Repair/Removal
3. REMOVE NO.1 DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT PROTECTOR See: Drive Axles, Bearings and Joints/Axle Shaft Assembly/Service and
Repair/Removal
4. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE LH See: Drive Axles, Bearings and Joints/Axle Shaft Assembly/Service and
Repair/Removal
5. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE RH See: Drive Axles, Bearings and Joints/Axle Shaft Assembly/Service and
Repair/Removal
6. REMOVE REAR AXLE CARRIER SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Remove the rear propeller with center bearing shaft assembly See: Drive Axles, Bearings and Joints/Wheel Hub/Service and Repair/Rear
Axle Hub/Removal.
7. REMOVE REAR AXLE CARRIER SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
8. REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY WITH DRIVE SHAFT
(a) Support the rear differential carrier assembly (with drive shaft) with a transmission jack.
CAUTION:
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As the rear differential carrier assembly (with drive shaft) is very heavy, securely support it with the transmission jack.
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Perform this procedure with several people supporting the rear differential carrier assembly (with drive shaft) so that it does not
tilt or fall.
(b) Using SST or a 12 mm socket hexagon wrench, remove the 3 bolts (A) from the rear No. 1 and No. 2 differential mount cushions.
SST : 09249-63010
(c) Remove the 2 bolts (B).
(d) Slowly lower the transmission jack. Then remove the rear differential mount stopper upper and lower, and rear differential carrier assembly
from the rear suspension member.
NOTICE:
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Do not drop the rear differential carrier assembly (with drive shaft).
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When removing the rear differential carrier assembly (with drive shaft), do not damage the installation surface.
9. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY