Differential Mount: Service and Repair

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Differential Mountings
1. Lift up vehicle and turn steering wheel all way to the right.





2. Separate mounting bracket R from differential housing by removing bolts from its lower part.
3. Remove mounting bracket R by removing mounting front bolt from its upper part.





4. Remove mounting bracket L by removing upper and lower fastening bolts.





5. Check conditions of each bush. If it is damaged or deteriorated, drive it out with special tools and press for replacement.
Special Tool
(A): 09951-26010
(B): 09951-16080





6. Position slit in each bush as shown when press-fitting it.





7. Position each bush to bracket as shown.
Length "a": 3.0 mm (0.12 inch)





8. Use following torque for reinstallation.
Tightening Torque
(a): 85 Nm (8.5 kg-m, 61.5 ft. lbs.)
(b): 50 Nm (5.0 kg-m, 36.5 ft. lbs.)

REAR MOUNTING
(For front differential carrier)





1. Lift up vehicle and remove mounting assembly by removing 2 bolts and nuts from differential carrier side and 2 bolts from cross member side.
2. Check mounting rubber for damage or deterioration and replace as necessary.
3. Use following torque for reinstallation.
Tightening Torque (a): 50 Nm (5.0 kg-m, 36.5 ft. lbs.)