Front Differential Assembly: Removal
- Remove the transmission assembly from vehicle body. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Automatic Transmission Assembly. >
- Pull out the torque converter assembly. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Torque Converter Assembly. >
- Remove the input shaft.
- Lift up the lever on the rear side of transmission harness connector, and then remove it from the stay.
- Remove the inhibitor switch from the stay.
- Remove the oil charge pipe. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Oil Charge Pipe. >
- Remove the ATF 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.
ST 18630AA010 WRENCH COMPL RETAINER
NOTE:- ST WRENCH ASSEMBLY (499787000) can also be used.
- Hold the differential case assembly by hand to avoid damaging the retainer mounting hole of the converter case.
- Remove the front differential assembly while being careful not to damage the attachment part of the retainer.