Removal

DIFFERENTIAL: DIFFERENTIAL MOUNT CUSHION: REMOVAL

1. REMOVE REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the rear axle assembly LH and RH Removal.

2. REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY WITH DRIVE SHAFT

(a) Support the rear differential carrier assembly (with drive shaft) with a transmission jack.

CAUTION:
* As the rear differential carrier assembly (with drive shaft) is very heavy, securely support it with a transmission jack.
* Perform this procedure with several people supporting the rear differential carrier assembly (with drive shaft) so that it does not tilt or fall.
(b) Using SST and a 12 mm socket hexagon wrench, remove the 3 bolts (A) from the rear No. 1 and No. 2 differential mount cushions.

SST : 09961-00950

(c) Remove the 2 bolts (B).

(d) Slowly lower the transmission jack. Then remove the rear differential mount stopper upper and lower, and rear differential carrier assembly from the rear suspension member.

NOTICE:
* Do not drop the rear differential carrier assembly (with drive shaft).
* When removing the rear differential carrier assembly (with drive shaft), do not damage the installation surface.

3. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Support the rear suspension member with an engine lifter and attachments.

CAUTION:
* As the rear suspension member is very heavy, securely support it with the engine lifter.
* Perform this procedure with several people supporting the rear suspension member so that it does not tilt or fall.
(b) Removing the parking brake actuator harness and release cable.

(1) Disconnect the trunk interior's parking brake actuator grommet and connector.

(2) Detach the clamps shown in the illustration.

(3) Remove the 2 nuts and release cable.

HINT
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

(d) Remove the 4 bolts. Then remove the 2 rear suspension member stopper lowers, and the 2 differential support member stopper lowers.

(e) Lower the engine lifter slowly, and remove the rear suspension member.

4. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER DAMPER

(a) Remove the 3 bolts, and the rear suspension member damper.

5. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 DIFFERENTIAL MOUNT CUSHION

(a) Pass SST bolts through the area shown in the illustration, and remove the No. 1 mount cushion.

SST : 09316-12010

SST : 09570-24011

NOTICE:
* When removing the No. 1 mount cushion, do not allow the rear suspension member to contact SST (09316-12010).
* Before using SST bolts, apply hypoid gear oil to their threads.
* Be sure to combine SST properly.
* Do not install SST bolts at an angle.
* Make sure SST bolts are tightened equally.

6. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 DIFFERENTIAL MOUNT CUSHION

(a) Pass SST bolt through the area shown in the illustration, and remove the No. 2 mount cushion.

SST : 09316-12010

SST : 09570-24011

NOTICE:
* When removing the No. 2 mount cushion, do not allow the rear suspension member to contact SST (09316-12010).
* Before using SST bolt, apply hypoid gear oil to its threads.
* Be sure to combine SST properly.
* Do not install SST bolts at an angle.