Tool Required

J 42112 Rear Differential Bushing Kit

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
2. Use a transmission jack to support the differential.



3. Remove the differential support bracket lower bolts from the differential support bracket (2).
4. Slightly lower the front of the rear axle differential.



5. Remove the differential support bracket upper bolt from the differential support bracket.
6. Remove the differential support bracket.



7. Use the following tools to press the bushing out of the bracket:

•	Use the J 42112-2 Bushing Driver/Installer.

•	Use the J 42112-3 Bushing Receiver. Note the correct position of the recess (arrow) on the J 42112-3 Bushing Receiver.

•	Use a suitable press.

1. Align the new bushing in the bracket so that the slots (arrows) on the rubber are parallel to the bracket.



2. Use the following tools to press the new bushing into the bracket:

•	Use the J 42112-2 Bushing Driver/Installer.

•	Use the J 42112-3 Bushing Receiver. Note the correct position of the recess (arrow) on the J 42112-3 Bushing Receiver.

•	Use a suitable press.




3. Install the upper bracket through the bushing. The bolt cannot be inserted into the bracket when the bracket is in the installed position.
4. Install the differential support bracket to the differential.




Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

5. Install the differential support bracket lower bolts (1) to the differential support bracket (2).

Tighten
Tighten the differential support bracket lower bolts (1) to 90 N·m (66 lb ft) + 38 degrees.

6. Slightly raise the front of the differential.
7. Install the differential support bracket to the rear suspension cradle.
8. Install the differential support bracket upper bolt (1) to the rear suspension cradle.

Tighten
Tighten the differential support bracket upper bolt (1) to 100 N·m (74 lb ft).

9. Remove the transmission jack.
10. Lower the vehicle.