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Installation [12/2019 - ]: Procedure

  1. INSTALL REAR NO. 1 DIFFERENTIAL MOUNT CUSHION 
    1. Using SST, install a new rear No. 1 differential mount cushion.
      • SST: 09570-48010 
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      *a 0° +/- 3° *b Hole
      Front of the Vehicle - -

      Standard Distance (A)

      15.3 to 16.3 mm (0.602 to 0.642 in.)

      NOTE:
      • Make sure that the rear No. 1 differential mount cushion is aligned within 3° from the center.
      • Install the rear No. 1 differential mount cushion so that the hole is positioned as shown in the illustration.
      • Temporarily install the rear No. 1 differential mount cushion to the rear suspension member sub-assembly in order to prevent it from tilting, and then install SST.
      • Before using SST, apply grease to the SST bolt.
      • Be sure to use the correct combination of SST.
      • Be sure to use the correct direction of SST.
      • Make sure that SST contacts the entire circumference of the rear No. 1 differential mount cushion.
      • Do not tilt the bolts of SST.
      • Tighten the 2 bolts of SST so that they enter the 2 holes of the rear No. 1 differential mount cushion by an equal amount.
  2. INSTALL REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY (for Dynamic Torque Control AWD) 

    See step  4

  3. INSTALL TORQUE VECTORING DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY (for Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD) 

    See step  5

  4. INSTALL SPARE TIRE