DIFFERENTIAL: REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL; 2007 MY LX470 [08/2006

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Model Year Start: 2007	Model: LX470	Prod Date Range: [08/2006 - ]
Title: DIFFERENTIAL: REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL; 2007 MY LX470 [08/2006 - ]

REMOVAL

1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

Torque:

131 N·m {1,340 kgf·cm, 97ft·lbf}

2. DRAIN DIFFERENTIAL OIL

Torque:

49 N·m {500 kgf·cm, 36ft·lbf}

3. DISCONNECT BRAKE LINE

(a) Using SST, disconnect the brake line and remove the clip.

SST: 09023-00101

Torque:

15 N·m {150 kgf·cm, 11ft·lbf}

HINT:

Use the same procedures described for the other side.

4. DISCONNECT NO. 2 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the 2 clips, pin and disconnect the parking brake cable from the bell crank.

HINT:

Use the same procedures described for the other side.

5. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT LH

(a) Remove the 4 nuts.

Torque:

123 N·m {1,250 kgf·cm, 90ft·lbf}

(b) Pull out the axle shaft and remove the O-ring.

NOTICE:

Be careful not to damage the oil seal.

6. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT RH

HINT:

Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

7. DISCONNECT REAR PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY

(a) Place matchmarks on the propeller shaft and differential flange.

(b) Remove the 4 nuts, 4 bolts and 4 washers, and disconnect the propeller shaft.

Torque:

106 N·m {1,080 kgf·cm, 78ft·lbf}

8. REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the 10 nuts, washers and differential carrier assembly.

NOTICE:

Be careful not to damage the installation surface.

Torque:

72 N·m {740 kgf·cm, 53ft·lbf}

(b) Remove the gasket.