Rear Differential Disassembly and Reassembly
Special Tools Required
Image Description/Tool Number
310166.png Driver Handle, 40 mm I.D. 07746-0030100
420126.png Oil Seal Driver, 41.8 mm 07947-6890100
310212.png Holder Handle 07JAB-001020B
1161464.png Companion Flange Holder 07RAB-TB4010B

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1. Rear Differential Front Mount - Remove


2. Harness Bracket A - Remove


3. Rear Differential Harness - Remove


4. Harness Bracket B - Remove


5. Harness Bracket D - Remove


6. Filler Plug - Remove


7. Drain Plug - Remove


8. Sensor Cover - Remove


9. Rear Differential Fluid Temperature Sensor - Remove


10. Rear Differential Fluid Pressure Sensor - Remove


11. Rear Differential Solenoid Valve Connector Assembly - Remove


12. Rear Differential Pump Motor - Remove


13. Pump Drive Joint - Remove


14. Locknut - Remove

1.
Pry up the stake on the locknut (A) from the groove of the clutch guide shaft, making sure the tab completely clears the groove to prevent damaging the clutch guide shaft.





2.
Install the companion flange holder and the holder handle on the companion flange.





3.
Loosen the locknut (A) counterclockwise so its tab (B) comes out from the groove (C) in the clutch guide shaft.






4.
Tighten the locknut (A) until its tab (B) aligns with the groove (C).

5.
Clean any dirt from inside the groove in the clutch guide shaft, then loosen the locknut.

15. Spring Washer - Remove


16. Back-Up Ring - Remove


17. Companion Flange - Remove

1.
Remove the companion flange (A) with a commercially available puller.

18. Oil Seal - Remove


19. Oil Pump Cover - Remove


20. Fluid Strainer - Remove


21. 8 x 10 mm Dowel Pins - Remove


22. Oil Pump Case - Remove


23. 8 x 10 mm Dowel Pins - Remove


24. Baffle Cover - Remove


25. Differential Clutch Assembly - Remove


26. 94.6 mm Shim - Remove


27. 32.3 mm Shim - Remove


28. Oil Pump Body Assembly - Remove


29. Rear Differential Solenoid Valve - Remove


30. 8 x 10 mm Dowel Pins - Remove


31. Oil Seals - Remove



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Apply a light coat of clean rear differential fluid on all O-rings before installation.


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1. Oil Seals - Install

1.
Install a new oil seal (A) even and flush with the machined edge of the differential carrier assembly using the 40 mm I.D. driver handle.

2. 8 x 10 mm Dowel Pins - Install


3. Rear Differential Solenoid Valve - Install


4. Oil Pump Body Assembly - Install


5. 32.3 mm Shim - Install


6. 94.6 mm Shim - Install


7. Differential Clutch Assembly - Install


8. Baffle Cover - Install


9. 8 x 10 mm Dowel Pins - Install


10. Oil Pump Case - Install


1.
Remove the dirt and oil from the sealing surfaces.

2.
Apply liquid gasket (P/N 08718-0004 or 08718-0009) evenly to the sealing surface.

3.
Install the component within 5 minutes of applying the liquid gasket. Make sure you seal the entire circumference of the bolt holes to prevent fluid leakage.

NOTE:
If too much time has passed after applying the liquid gasket, remove the old liquid gasket and residue, then reapply the new liquid gasket.
Allow it to cure at least 30 minutes after assembly before filling the differential with recommended fluid.

11. 8 x 10 mm Dowel Pins - Install


12. Fluid Strainer - Install


13. Oil Pump Cover - Install


14. Oil Seal - Install

1.
Install a new oil seal (A) even and flush with the rear differential oil pump cover using the 40 mm I.D. driver handle.

15. Companion Flange - Install


1.
Set the companion flange (A) to the clutch guide shaft.

2.
Drive on the companion flange using the 41.8 mm oil seal driver.





3.
Check the length of clutch guide shaft as shown.

NOTE: Make sure to drive on the companion flange until 2 to 3 thread pitches of the clutch guide shaft appears.






4.
Apply rear differential fluid to the used locknut.

5.
Set the used locknut to the clutch guide shaft.

6.
Install the companion flange holder and the holder handle on the companion flange.

7.
Tighten the used locknut.

8.
Remove the used locknut, the companion flange holder, and the holder handle.

9.
Check the companion flange has been set to the bottom.

16. Back-Up Ring - Install


17. Spring Washer - Install


18. Locknut - Install


1.
Install the companion flange holder and the holder handle on the companion flange.

2.
Tighten the locknut to the specified torque.





3.
Stake the locknut tab (A) into the groove in the clutch guide shaft.

19. Pump Drive Joint - Install


20. Rear Differential Pump Motor - Install


21. Rear Differential Solenoid Valve Connector Assembly - Install


22. Rear Differential Fluid Pressure Sensor - Install


23. Rear Differential Fluid Temperature Sensor - Install


24. Sensor Cover - Install


25. Drain Plug - Install


26. Filler Plug - Install


27. Harness Bracket D - Install


28. Harness Bracket B - Install


29. Harness Bracket A - Install


30. Rear Differential Harness - Install


31. Rear Differential Front Mount - Install