Front Damping Bushing Replacement

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

^ Tool Required
- J 42112 Rear Differential Bushing Kit





1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lift Points.
2. Use a transmission jack to support the differential.
3. Remove the differential support bracket lower bolts (1) from the differential support bracket (2).
4. Slightly lower the front of the rear axle differential.





5. Remove the differential support bracket upper bolt from the differential support bracket.
6. Remove the differential support bracket.





7. Use the following tools to press the bushing out of the bracket:
^ Use the J 42112-2 Bushing Driver/installer.
^ Use the J 42112-3 Bushing Receiver. Note the correct position of the recess (arrow) on the J 42112-3 Bushing Receiver.
^ Use a suitable press.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE





1. Align the new bushing in the bracket so that the slots (arrows) on the rubber are parallel to the bracket.





2. Use the following tools to press the new bushing into the bracket:
^ Use the J 42112-2 Bushing Driver/Installer.
^ Use the J 42112-3 Bushing Receiver. Note the correct position of the recess (arrow) on the J 42112-3 Bushing Receiver.
^ Use a suitable press.





3. Install the upper bracket (1) through the bushing. The bolt cannot be inserted into the bracket when the bracket is in the installed position.
4. Install the differential support bracket to the differential.





5. Install the differential support bracket lower bolts (1) to the differential support bracket (2).
^ Tighten the differential support bracket lower bolts (1) to 90 Nm (66 ft. lbs.) + 38°.

NOTICE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

6. Slightly raise the front of the differential.
7. Install the differential support bracket to the rear suspension cradle.
8. Install the differential support bracket upper bolt (1) to the rear suspension cradle.
^ Tighten the differential support bracket upper bolt (1) to 100 Nm (74 ft. lbs.).

9. Remove the transmission jack.
10. Lower the vehicle.