Front Differential Mountings Removal and Installation: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Suzuki XL-7 and 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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

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

Fig 2: Removing Front Mounting Bracket L
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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

Fig 3: Removing Bush
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