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Front Differential Assembly: Removal

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  1. Remove the transmission assembly from vehicle body. < 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 inlet and outlet pipes. < Ref. to REMOVAL , ATF Cooler Pipe and Hose. >
  6. Separate the converter case from the transmission case. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Converter Case. >
  7. Remove the differential side retainers using ST.

    ST 18630AA010 WRENCH COMPL RETAINER

    NOTE: Hold the differential case assembly by hand to avoid damaging the retainer mounting hole of the converter case.
  8. Remove the differential assembly while being careful not to damage the attachment part of retainer.