3D-12 REAR DRIVE AXLE
Disassembly Procedure
1. Remove the drain plug and drain the oil. Reinstall the drain
plug.
Tightening Torque
2. Remove the axle housing cover.
Notice
Clean the cover and housing contact surface.
3. Remove the bearing cap bolts and remove the bearing caps.
Pull out the differential carrier assembly.
Notice
Place alignment marks on the bearing cap not to change
the caps before removal. When pulling out the differential
carrier assembly, be careful not to damage the axle housing.
4. Disassemble the parts of the differential carrier assembly.
28 - 42Nm