DIFFERENTIAL MOUNT CUSHION REMOVAL


  1. REMOVE REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY


    1. Remove the rear axle assembly LH and RH Click here.

  2. REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY WITH DRIVE SHAFT


    1. Support the rear differential carrier assembly (with drive shaft) with a transmission jack.

      CAUTION:


      • As the rear differential carrier assembly (with drive shaft) is very heavy, securely support it with a transmission jack.

      • Perform this procedure with several people supporting the rear differential carrier assembly (with drive shaft) so that it does not tilt or fall.

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      Using SST or a 12 mm socket hexagon wrench, remove the 3 bolts (A) from the rear No. 1 and No. 2 differential mount cushions.

      SST
      09961-00950

    3. Remove the 2 bolts (B).

    4. Slowly lower the transmission jack. Then remove the rear differential mount stopper upper and lower, and rear differential carrier assembly from the rear suspension member.

      Note


      • Do not drop the rear differential carrier assembly (with drive shaft).

      • When removing the rear differential carrier assembly (with drive shaft), do not damage the installation surface.

  3. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY

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  4. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER DAMPER


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      Remove the 3 bolts, and the rear suspension member damper.

  5. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 DIFFERENTIAL MOUNT CUSHION


    1. Pass SST bolts through the area shown in the illustration, and remove the No. 1 mount cushion.

      SST
      09316-12010
      09570-24011
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      Note


      • When removing the No. 1 mount cushion, do not allow the rear suspension member to contact SST (09316-12010).

      • Before using SST bolts, apply hypoid gear oil to their threads.

      • Be sure to combine SST properly.

      • Do not install SST bolts at an angle.

      • Make sure SST bolts are tightened equally.

  6. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 DIFFERENTIAL MOUNT CUSHION


    1. Pass SST bolt through the area shown in the illustration, and remove the No. 2 mount cushion.

      SST
      09316-12010
      09570-24011
      A01GXGWE01

      Note


      • When removing the No. 2 mount cushion, do not allow the rear suspension member to contact SST (09316-12010).

      • Before using SST bolt, apply hypoid gear oil to its threads.

      • Be sure to combine SST properly.

      • Do not install SST bolts at an angle.