DIFFERENTIAL VACUUM ACTUATOR > REMOVAL

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1. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER


2. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER


3. DRAIN DIFFERENTIAL OIL


  1. for front differential:

    1. Stop the vehicle on a level surface.



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    2. Using SST and the 10 mm straight hexagon wrench, 10 mm union nut wrench and socket adaptor, remove the differential filler plug and gasket.

      SST
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      *1
      		10 mm Straight Hexagon Wrench
      *2
      		10 mm Union Nut Wrench
      *3
      		Socket Adaptor

    3. Remove the drain plug and gasket, and drain the oil.

    4. Install a new gasket and the drain plug.

      Torque:
      65 N*m{ 660 kgf*cm , 48 ft.*lbf }

  1. for rear differential:

    1. Stop the vehicle on a level surface.

    2. Remove the differential filler plug and gasket.

    3. Remove the drain plug and gasket, and drain the oil.

    4. Install a new gasket and the drain plug.

      Torque:
      49 N*m{ 500 kgf*cm , 36 ft.*lbf }


4. REMOVE DIFFERENTIAL VACUUM ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY

  1. Remove the bolt and disconnect the differential breather tube bracket.

  1. Support the differential with a jack.



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  1. Remove the No. 1 differential mounting nut.

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    *1
    		Mounting Bolt
    *2
    		Mounting Nut

  1. Remove the 2 mounting bolts and 2 nuts.

  1. Lower the jack.

  1. Disconnect the connector.



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  1. Remove the 4 bolts.

  1. Using a hammer, pry out the actuator from the differential tube.