Basic repair hintOn-vehicle inspection
Check steering pad assembly (vehicle not involved in collision and
airbag not deployed)
Perform a diagnostic system check (see page rs-
49).
With the steering pad (with airbag) installed on the
vehicle, perform a visual check:
check for cuts, cracks or discoloration on the
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Differential case
Components
Disassembly
Remove front differential ring gear
Place the matchmarks on the ring gear and
differential case.
Remove the 14 bolts.
Using a plastic-faced hammer, tap on the ring gear
to remove it from the case.
Remove front differential case ...
Removal (2005/11-2006/01)
Remove front wheel
Drain automatic transaxle fluid
Drain the automatic transaxle fluid for u140f (see
page ax-147).
Drain the automatic transaxle fluid for u241e (see
page ax-146).
Remove front axle hub nut (see page ah-6)
Disconnect front speed sensor lh
Disconnect th ...