REMOVAL
PROCEDURE
1. REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE
(a) Remove the front exhaust pipe (See page
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2. REMOVE FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY
(a) Place matchmarks on the propeller shaft flange and differential. Text in Illustration
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(b) Remove the 4 nuts and 4 bolts.
(c) Place matchmarks on the propeller shaft flange and transfer flange. Text in Illustration
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(d) Remove the 4 nuts, 4 washers and front propeller shaft assembly.
Hood
Release the lock from the inside of the vehicle to open the hood.
Pull the hood release lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.
Push the auxiliary catch lever to the left and lift the hood.
CAUTION
Pre-driving check
Check that the hood is fully closed ...
Disassembly
DISASSEMBLY
PROCEDURE
1. INSPECT DIFFERENTIAL RING GEAR BACKLASH
(a) Using SST and a dial indicator, measure the ring gear backlash.
SST: 09564-32011
Standard backlash:
0.11 to 0.21 mm (0.00433 to 0.00827 in.)
If the backlash is not as specified, adj ...