Removal and Replacement

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS
<> PROPELLER SHAFT DISCONNECTION

1. Make mating marks on the differential companion flange and the propeller shaft assembly.
2. Suspend the removed propeller shaft from the body with a wire to prevent bending.

<> REAR CROSSMEMBER AND DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY REMOVAL
1. Using a jack, support the differential carrier from its underside.
2. Remove the rear crossmember mounting bolts and remove the differential carrier, where it is attached to the rear crossmember, from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS
>>A<< REAR CROSSMEMBER AND DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION

Tighten the rear crossmember mounting bolts in the numerical order shown.

NOTE: To ensure both good installation accuracy and ease of installation, the rear crossmember mounting holes have different diameters between front and rear. This is the reason for specifying the tightening sequence of the mounting bolts.

>>B<< PROPELLER SHAFT INSTALLATION
Align the mating marks of differential companion flange and propeller shaft assembly.

DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT MEMBER BUSHING REPLACEMENT

Required Special Tools:
^ MB990641: Lower Arm Bush (A) Remover and Installer
^ MB991439: Bush Remover and Installer

DIFFERENTIAL MOUNT BRACKETS
1. Use special tool MB990641 to remove or install the bushing.

2. Press-fit the bushing with its hollow portion facing in the direction shown.
3. Press-fit the bushing until the bushing outer case end face is flush with the differential mount bracket.

1. Use special tool MB991439 to remove the bushing.

2. Press-fit the bushing with its marks facing in the direction shown.
3. Press-fit the bushing until the bushing outer case end face is flush with the differential support arm.