Front Differential Assembly: Removal
- Remove the transmission assembly from vehicle body. <Ref. to REMOVAL AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY. >
- Pull out the torque converter clutch assembly. <Ref. to REMOVAL TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH ASSEMBLY. >
- Remove the input shaft.
- Lift-up the lever on the rear side of transmission harness connector, and then disconnect it from the stay.
- Disconnect the inhibitor switch from the stay.
- Remove the oil charger pipe. <Ref. to REMOVAL OIL CHARGER PIPE. >
- Remove the ATF cooler inlet and outlet pipes. <Ref. to REMOVAL ATF COOLER PIPE AND HOSE. >
- Separate the converter case from the transmission case. <Ref. to REMOVAL CONVERTER CASE. >
- Remove the seal pipe.
- Remove the differential side retainers using ST.NOTE: Hold the differential case assembly by hand to avoid damaging the retainer mounting hole of the converter case.
ST 499787000 WRENCH ASSY
- Remove the differential assembly while being careful not to damage the attachment part of retainer.