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Removal [12/2019 - 10/2022]: Procedure

  1. REMOVE SPARE TIRE 
  2. REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY (for Dynamic Torque Control AWD) 

    Refer to REMOVAL [12/2019 - 10/2022] 

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

    Refer to REMOVAL [12/2019 - 10/2022] 

  4. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 DIFFERENTIAL MOUNT CUSHION 
    1. Using SST, remove the rear No. 1 differential mount cushion.
      • SST: 09570-48010 
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      NOTE:
      • Before using SST, apply grease to the SST bolts.
      • 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.