Front Differential Mountings Removal and Installation

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Lift up vehicle and turn steering wheel all way to the right.
Separate mounting right bracket (2) from differential housing (3) by removing mounting bracket bolts (1) from its lower part.
Remove mounting right bracket (2) by removing mounting front bolt (4) from its upper part.

Fig 1: Removing Mounting Bracket Bolts
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Remove mounting bracket L (3) from differential housing (1) by removing upper and lower fastening bolts (2, 4).

Fig 2: Removing Mounting Bracket L From Differential Housing
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Check conditions of each bush. If it is damaged or deteriorated, drive it out with special tools and hydraulic press for replacement.
Special tool

(A): 09951-26010

(B): 09951-16080

Fig 3: Checking Conditions Of Bush
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Position slit in each bush (2) as shown when press-fitting it.
Bush instillation position (angle "A")

45° (slit alignment)

Fig 4: Identifying Position Slit In Bush
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Position each bush to bracket as shown in the figure.
Bush installation position (Length "a")

3.0 mm (0.12 in.)

Fig 5: Positioning Bush To Bracket
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Tighten differential mounting front and bracket bolt to specified torque for reinstallation.
Tightening torque

Differential mounting front bolt (a): 85 N.m (8.5 kg-m, 61.5 lb-ft)

Differential mounting bracket bolt (b): 50 N.m (5.0 kg-m, 36.5 lb-ft)

Fig 6: Tightening Differential Mounting Front & Bracket Bolt
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