Tools Required

J 42112 Differential Support Bushing Remover and Installer

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 (1).



4. Disconnect the automatic level control height sensor link.
5. Slightly lower the front of the differential.



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



8. In a press, assemble the components of the J 42112 in order to press the bushing from the bracket.

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



2. In a press, assemble the components of the J 42112 in order to press the bushing into the bracket.



3. Install the upper bracket bolt through the bushing.

The bolt cannot be inserted into the bushing 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) then an additional 38 degrees.

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

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




9. Connect the automatic level control height sensor link.
10. Remove the transmission jack.
11. Lower the vehicle.