Home Drivetrain Axle/Differential AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL: FRONT DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY
Last Modified: 11-27-2007 1.6 A
Service Category: Drivetrain Section: Axle/Differential
Model Year: 2008 Model: LX570 Doc ID: RM0000017BM00OX
Title: AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL: FRONT DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL (2008 LX570)

REMOVAL

1. REMOVE FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the front propeller shaft DRIVE SHAFT / PROPELLER SHAFT: FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL (2008 LX570) .

2. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Remove the front drive shaft DRIVE SHAFT / PROPELLER SHAFT: FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL (2008 LX570) .

3. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as the LH side.

4. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION REBOUND STOPPER SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


(a) Remove the 3 bolts and suspension rebound stopper LH.

5. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION REBOUND STOPPER SUB-ASSEMBLY RH


(a) Remove the 3 bolts and suspension rebound stopper RH.

6. REMOVE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY

(a) Disconnect the breather tube from the front differential union.

(b) Support the front differential with a jack.


(c) Remove bolts A and B, the nut and front differential support assembly.

(d) Remove bolts C and D.

(e) Slowly lower the jack, and remove the front differential carrier.

(f) Remove bolts E and F, and the differential support assembly.