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 front mounting bracket R (2) from differential housing (3) by removing bolts (1)from its lower part.
3. Remove front mounting bracket R (2) by removing mounting front bolt (4) from its upper part.





4. Remove front mounting bracket L (3) from differential housing (1) by removing upper and lower fastening bolts (2, 4).





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 (2) as shown when press-fitting it.
Bush instillation position (angle "A"):
45° (slit alignment)








7. Position each bush to bracket as shown in the figure
Bush installation position (length "a"): 3.0 mm (0.12 inch)





8. Tighten differential front mounting and bracket bolt to specified torque for reinstallation.
Tightening torque
Front mounting bolt (a):
85 Nm (8.5 kg-m, 61.5 ft. lbs.)
Front mounting bracket bolt (b):
50 Nm (5.0 kg-m, 36.5 ft. lbs.)

REAR MOUNTING
(FOR FRONT DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER)





1. Lift up vehicle and remove rear mounting bracket (3) by removing rear mounting bolt (1)and rear mounting bracket bolts (2).
2. Check mounting rubber for damage or deterioration and replace as necessary.
3. Tighten rear mounting bolts (1)and rear mounting bracket bolts (2)to specified torque for reinstallation.
Tightening torque
Rear mounting bolt (a):
85 Nm (8.5 kg-m, 61.5 ft. lbs.)
Rear mounting bracket bolts (b):
50 Nm (5.0 kg-m; 36.5 ft. lbs.)