Front Differential Mountings Removal and Installation: Removal

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Lift up vehicle and turn steering wheel all way to the left.
Remove front mounting bracket L (3) from front drive shaft case of differential housing (1) by removing front mounting bracket bolts (4) and front mounting bolt (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Front Mounting Bracket, Differential Housing & Bolts
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Dismount front differential referring to FRONT DIFFERENTIAL DISMOUNTING AND REMOUNTING : Front.
Remove front mounting bracket R (1) from differential housing (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Front Mounting Bracket & Differential Housing
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Check conditions of each mounting bush. If it is damaged or deteriorated, remove it with special tools.
Special Tool

(A): 09951-26010

(B): 09951-16080

Fig 3: Identifying Special Tools On Mounting Bush
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