Rear Differential Removal/Installation: Notes

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WARNING:

When replacing the coupling component, read the special character string before installing a new coupling component and write it to the AWD control module after replacement. The special character string is indicated in the two locations shown in the figure.

Drain the rear differential oil into a container.
Remove the propeller shaft. (See PROPELLER SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the TWC. (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)
Remove the rear drive shaft. (See REAR DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove in the order indicated in the table.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Add the specified rear differential oil. (See DIFFERENTIAL OIL REPLACEMENT .)

Fig 1: Identifying Special Character String Label
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Inspect the rear wheel alignment and adjust it if necessary. (See REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT .)

Fig 2: Differential Replacement Components With Torque Specifications
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