Differential Mount: Service and Repair

A: REMOVAL
1. Disconnect ground cable from battery.
2. Move selector lever or gear shift lever to "N".
3. Release the parking brake.
4. Loosen wheel nuts.
5. Jack-up vehicle and support it with sturdy racks.
6. Remove wheels.
7. Remove rear exhaust pipe and muffler.
8. Remove rear differential front member.

NOTE: When removing rear differential front member, work the removal procedure as rear differential.

B: INSTALLATION
To install, reverse the removal sequence.





1. Position front member on body by passing it under parking brake cable and securing to rear differential.





NOTE: When installing rear differential front member, do not confuse the installation sequence of the stopper.





2. Insert DOJ of rear drive shaft into rear differential.

CAUTION: Before inserting, replace the differential side oil seal and the circlip at the end of the spline shaft with a new one.

ST 28099PA090 SIDE OIL SEAL PROTECTOR

3. Installing procedure hereafter is in the reverse order of removal.