Tools Required

1. Place the matchmarks (1) on the ring gear and differential case.



2. Remove the 8 bolts.



3. Using a plastic hammer, tap on the ring gear to remove it from the case.



4. Using a suitable puller, remove the tapered roller bearing of transaxle housing side.



5. Using a suitable puller, remove the tapered roller bearing of transaxle case side.



6. Using a pin punch and hammer, drive out the pin from the ring gear side.



7. Remove the differential pinion shaft from the case.



8. Remove the 2 differential pinion gears, 2 differential side gears, 2 differential pinion thrust washers, and 2 differential side gear thrust washers.

Notice: Refer to Transaxle Case Damage Notice in the Preface section.




9. Using a driver, remove the oil seal from the transaxle housing.



10. Using a suitable puller, remove the side bearing outer race of transaxle housing.




Notice: Use extreme care not to damage the transaxle case when removing the oil seal using a screwdriver.

11. Using a driver, remove the oil seal of transaxle case.



12. Using the DT 46463  (2) and the DT 46465  (1), remove the transaxle case side bearing outer race and shim.