Last Modified: 11-29-2007 1.6 A
Service Category: Drivetrain Section: Axle/Differential
Model Year: 2008 Model: Sequoia Doc ID: RM0000017BM00NX
Title: AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL: FRONT DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY (for 4WD): REMOVAL (2008 Sequoia)

REMOVAL

1. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS

2. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER 3UR-FE LUBRICATION: OIL AND OIL FILTER: REPLACEMENT (2008 Sequoia)+

3. DRAIN DIFFERENTIAL OIL AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL: DIFFERENTIAL OIL: REPLACEMENT (2008 Sequoia)+

4. REMOVE FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY

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

5. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH

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

6. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as the LH side.

7. REMOVE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the bolt and disconnect the front differential breather tube bracket.

(b) Disconnect the automatic disconnecting differential actuator hose.

(c) Disconnect the automatic disconnecting differential actuator connector.

(d) Support the front differential with a jack.

(e) Remove the A, B, C, D and E bolts.

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

(g) Remove the F and G bolts, and differential support.