Removal procedure
1. Ignition key in the OFF position.
2. Remove the propeller shaft and wheel drive axles from the rear drive unit. Cm. " Cardan shaft and wheel drive axles" in this section.
3. Remove muffler. See section 1G3, "Engine exhaust system - HFV6 3.2L".
4. Remove the bolt and spare tire mounting bracket.
5. Remove the front/rear rear drive unit mounting bolts.
Important: Support the rear drive unit while it is disconnected from the body panel.
6. Lower the stand slowly and carefully to avoid damaging the controller wiring harness.
7. Remove clutch controller connector (CCM).
8. Remove the rear drive unit from the vehicle.
Assembly procedure
1. Slowly raise the rear drive unit onto the support and connect the clutch controller connector (CCM).
2. Install the front/rear rear drive unit mounting bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the rear drive unit front bolts to 117 Nm (86 lb-ft).
Tighten the rear bolts of the rear drive unit with a torque of 180 Nm (133 lb-ft).
3. Install the propeller shaft and wheel drive shafts on the flange of the rear drive unit. Cm. " Cardan shaft and wheel drive axles" in this section.
4. Install muffler. See section 1G3, "Engine exhaust system - HFV6 3.2L".
5. Install the spare tire and secure with the bracket bolt.
6. Check rear wheel alignment. See section 2B, "Wheel alignment".