Front Differential: Removal

Extract the torque converter clutch assembly.
See Torque Converter Clutch Assembly .
NOTE:
- Extract the torque converter clutch horizontally. Be careful not to scratch the bushing inside the oil pump shaft.
- Note that oil pump shaft also comes out.
Fig 1: Extracting Torque Converter
Remove the input shaft.

Fig 2: Removing Input Shaft
Disconnect transmission harness connector from stay.
NOTE: Lift-up lever behind the connector and disconnect it from stay.
Disconnect inhibitor switch from stay.
Disconnect the air breather hose. See Air Breather Hose .
Remove the oil charger pipe. See REMOVAL .
Remove the oil cooler inlet and outlet pipes. See REMOVAL .
Separation of torque converter clutch case and transmission case sections.
CAUTION:
- Be careful not to damage the oil seal and bushing inside the torque converter clutch case by the oil pump cover.
- Be careful not to lose the rubber seal.
NOTE: Separate these cases while tapping lightly on the housing.

Fig 3: Separating Torque Converter Clutch Case & Transmission Case
Wrap the axle shaft serration with vinyl tape.

Fig 4: Wrapping Axle Shaft Serration With Vinyl Tape
Remove the differential side retainer with ST.
CAUTION: Hold the differential case assembly by hand to avoid damaging retainer mounting hole of the torque converter clutch case and speedometer gears.

ST 499787000 WRENCH ASSY
Extract the axle shaft with ST1 and ST2.
CAUTION: Do not reuse the circlip.

ST1 499095500 REMOVER

ST2 499247300 INSTALLER

Fig 5: Extracting Axle Shaft
Remove the differential assembly.
CAUTION:
- Remove the seal pipe if it is attached. (Reusing is not allowed.)
- Be careful not to damage the retainer mounting hole of the torque converter clutch case.