Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Mazda Tribute. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the rotary blade coupling. Refer to ROTARY BLADE COUPLING .
Remove the rear halfshafts. Refer to HALFSHAFT -- REAR .

Fig 1: Removing Differential Housing-To-Front Insulator Bracket Bolts
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Remove the differential housing-to-front insulator bracket bolts.

Fig 2: Loosening Front Insulator Bracket-To-Subframe Bolts
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Loosen the front insulator bracket-to-subframe bolts, and rotate the bracket aside.

Fig 3: Removing Differential Housing-To-Side Insulator Bracket Bolts
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NOTE:
- This step requires an assistant.
Remove the differential housing-to-side insulator bracket bolts and the axle assembly.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.