Differential Mount: Service and Repair
REPLACEMENT1. Remove differential.
2. Remove differential mounting cushion.
Using Special Service Tool (SST) 09316-12010, 09570-24010 or equivalent, remove the differential mounting cushion.
NOTICE:
- When driving out the mounting cushion, be careful not to touch the suspension member with the SST.
- Align the SST straight so that the bolt of the SST is parallel with the center line of the mounting cushion.
- When installing the bolts to the Left-Hand (LH) and Right-Hand (RH) differential mounting cushions, make sure that the bolts are passed through the correct holes in the SST, as shown in the illustration.
3. Install differential mounting cushion.
Using SST 09570-24010, install the cushion so that the marks are positioned, as shown in the illustration.
NOTICE:
- Pay enough attention to LH and RH sides or top and bottom.
- Set the SST after temporarily installing the differential mounting cushion into the member so as not to install at an angle.
- To confirm that the differential mounting cushion is aligned straight in relation to the member, check that the SST is fully in contact with all of the cushion.
4. Install differential.