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Front Differential Assembly: Removal

  1. Remove the transmission assembly from vehicle. < Ref. to , REMOVAL , Automatic Transmission Assembly. >
  2. Pull out the torque converter assembly. < Ref. to , REMOVAL , Torque Converter Assembly. >
  3. Remove the transmission harness connector from stay.
  4. Remove the oil charge pipe. < Ref. to , REMOVAL , Oil Charge Pipe. >
  5. Remove the ATF filter inlet and outlet pipes. < Ref. to , REMOVAL , ATF Filter. >
  6. Separate the converter case and transmission case. < Ref. to , REMOVAL , Converter Case. >
  7. Remove the differential side retainers using ST.
    NOTE: Hold the differential case assembly by hand to avoid damaging the retainer mounting hole of converter case.

    ST 18630AA010 WRENCH COMPL RETAINER

  8. Remove the differential assembly without damaging the installation part of retainer.