Note: Rear subframe assembly components have been removed
from illustrations for clarity. It is not necessary to
remove the rear drive unit from the rear subframe assembly
to perform this procedure.
Remove the rear subframe assembly. See Subframe
Assembly - Rear (Remove and Install).
Release the clips (x3) that attach the coolant
outlet hose to the motor and heat exchanger body.
Disconnect the coolant outlet hose from the heat
exchanger.
Release the clips (x4) that attach the coolant inlet
hose to the LH mount, gearbox, and heat exchanger body.
Disconnect the coolant inlet hose from the heat
exchanger.
Remove the bolts (x3) that attach the heat exchanger
to the rear drive unit, and then remove the heat
exchanger from the rear drive unit.
Torque 5 Nm +30 deg
Install
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.
Caution:
Perform a push-pull test to verify that the hose is
fully seated.
Remove
Disconnect 12V power. See
12V Power (Disconnect and Connect).
Drain the gearbox fluid from the rear drive unit. See
Gearbox Fluid - Rear Drive Unit (Drain and Refill).
Remove the bo
SPECIAL TOOLS
Tool, Oil Pump Screen Removal, Model 3 (1140378-00-A)
Remove
Remove the oil pump. See
Oil Pump - Rear Drive Unit (Remove and Replace).
Use the special tool to remove the oil sc
SPECIAL TOOLS
Adapter, Coolant Reservoir Pressure Test (1130942-00-B)
Install Tool, Output Seal, Model 3 (1131206-00-A)
Remove
Remove the LH rear drive unit halfshaft. See
Halfshaft - Rear Driv
Install
With an assistant, install the center console into the vehicle as
follows:
Tilt the front of the center console downwards.
Slide the center console towards the front of the vehicle.
Tilt the rear of the center console downwards until it is in place.
Open the center console rotati
Remove
If equipped, remove the LH front wheel center cap. See
Cap - Wheel (Remove and Replace).
Loosen the LH front wheel lug nuts.
Caution: Use only hand tools to remove
or install the fasteners. Do not use impact or power tools.
Caution: Use a 6 point socket. Do not use a 12 point so