LS 600h V8-5.0L (2UR-FSE) Hybrid (2008)
Differential Mount: Service and Repair
Removal
DIFFERENTIAL: DIFFERENTIAL MOUNT CUSHION: REMOVAL
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the rear axle assembly LH and RH See: Drive Axles, Bearings and Joints/Axle Shaft Assembly/Service and Repair/Rear Drive Shaft
Assembly/Removal.
2. 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 a 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 and a 12 mm socket hexagon wrench, remove the 3 bolts (A) from the rear No. 1 and No. 2 differential mount cushions.
SST: 09961-00950
(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.
3. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Support the rear suspension member with an engine lifter and attachments.
CAUTION:
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As the rear suspension member is very heavy, securely support it with the engine lifter.
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Perform this procedure with several people supporting the rear suspension member so that it does not tilt or fall.
(b) Removing the parking brake actuator harness and release cable.
(1) Disconnect the trunk interior's parking brake actuator grommet and connector.