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1999 Mazda 626 ES, 2.5 D, Standard

Removal and Installation

1999 Mazda 626 ES, 2.5 D, StandardSECTION 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.
  1. Remove the rotary blade coupling. Refer to ROTARY BLADE COUPLING .
  2. Remove the rear halfshafts. Refer to HALFSHAFT -- REAR .
    Fig 1: Removing Differential Housing-To-Front Insulator Bracket Bolts
    G01900448Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the differential housing-to-front insulator bracket bolts.
    Fig 2: Loosening Front Insulator Bracket-To-Subframe Bolts
    G01900449Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Loosen the front insulator bracket-to-subframe bolts, and rotate the bracket aside.
    Fig 3: Removing Differential Housing-To-Side Insulator Bracket Bolts
    G01900450Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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