Removal and Replacement
DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLYREMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
CAUTION
^ The part indicated by* is the bolt with friction coefficient stabilizer. In removal, ensure there is no damage, clean dust and soiling from the bearing and thread surfaces, and tighten them to the specified torque.
Pre-removal & Post-installation Operation:
Removal Steps 1-16:
Required Special Tools:
^ MB990847: Base
^ MB991218: Bearing
^ MB991162: Bolt
^ MB992234: Bearing
^ MB992235: Adapter
^ MB992253: Remover and Installer
^ MB992254: Base
REMOVAL SERVICE POINT
[A] PROPELLER SHAFT DISCONNECTION
1. Put mating marks on the flange yoke and the differential companion flange and remove the connecting nuts.
2. Suspend the disconnected propeller shaft from the body with a wire to prevent bending.
REAR SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER BUSHING (FOR REAR DIFFERENTIAL MOUNT) REPLACEMENT
1. Remove the rear differential
2. Use special tools MB991162, MB991218, MB992253 and MB992254 to remove the bushing.
NOTE: When removing the bushing, insert special tool MB991162 from the forward of vehicle and fix the nut with a wrench.
3. Use special tools MB990847, MB991162, MB991218, MB992234, MB992235 and MB992253 to press-fit the bushing.
NOTE: When installing the bushing, insert special tool MB991162 from the forward of vehicle and fix the nut with a wrench.
4. Install the rear differential.