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Rear Differential Front Member

Rear Differential Front Member

REMOVAL

1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Lift up the vehicle.
3) Support the rear differential using transmission jack, and then remove the rear differential front member.





INSTALLATION

Install the rear differential front member with a new self-locking nut.

Tightening torque:
T1: 50 Nm (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb)
T2: 110 Nm (11.2 kgf-m, 81.1 ft-lb)





INSPECTION

1) Check the rear differential front member for damage, bend and corrosion. If damage, bend or corrosion is excessive, replace the rear differential front member.
2) Check the bushings of rear differential member for cracking, hardening and damage. If cracking, hardening or damage is excessive, replace rear differential front member.