Differential Assembly: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2001 Mazda Tribute. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Raise and support vehicle. Drain differential. Remove the driveshaft. See . Disconnect electrical connector. Remove bolts and differential mass damper. Remove bolts and rotary blade coupling assembly. Remove the rear halfshafts. Remove axle assembly-to-front bracket bolts. Remove rear axle-to-side bracket bolts and axle assembly.