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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2006SEQUOIA 4WD V8-4.7L (2UZ-FE)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTRANSMISSION AND DRIVETRAINDIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLYSERVICE AND REPAIRFRONT DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLYREMOVAL
2006 Toyota Sequoia 4WD V8-4.7L (2UZ-FE)
Removal
2006 Toyota Sequoia 4WD V8-4.7L (2UZ-FE)SECTION Removal
FRONT DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY




REMOVAL
1. DRAIN DIFFERENTIAL OIL
2. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH.
3. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH.
4. DISCONNECT FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY.
HINT: Support the front propeller shaft securely
5. REMOVE TUBE WITH WIRE HARNESS
a. Disconnect the breather hose, vacuum hose and actuator connector.
b. Remove the bolt and tube with wire harness assembly.
6. REMOVE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY
a. Support the front differential with a jack.

b. Using a hexagon (12 mm) wrench, remove the rear mounting nut.
c. Remove the 2 front mounting bolts.
d. Lower the jack and remove the front differential carrier.
7. REMOVE DIFFERENTIAL MOUNT STOPPER
a. Remove the 2 bolts and rear mounting cushion.
b. Remove the 5 bolts and 2 front mounting cushions.
Components:
Components:
Components:
Components:
REMOVAL
1. DRAIN DIFFERENTIAL OIL
2. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH.
3. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH.
4. DISCONNECT FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY.
HINT: Support the front propeller shaft securely
5. REMOVE TUBE WITH WIRE HARNESS
a. Disconnect the breather hose, vacuum hose and actuator connector.
b. Remove the bolt and tube with wire harness assembly.
6. REMOVE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY
a. Support the front differential with a jack.
b. Using a hexagon (12 mm) wrench, remove the rear mounting nut.
c. Remove the 2 front mounting bolts.
d. Lower the jack and remove the front differential carrier.
7. REMOVE DIFFERENTIAL MOUNT STOPPER
a. Remove the 2 bolts and rear mounting cushion.
b. Remove the 5 bolts and 2 front mounting cushions.
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.