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2009 Mazda Tribute 4WD L4-2.5L
Differential Assembly: Service and Repair
2009 Mazda Tribute 4WD L4-2.5LSECTION Service and Repair
AXLE ASSEMBLY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
1. Remove the rear driveshaft assembly. See Removal and Replacement.
2. Remove the rear halfshafts. See Rear Axle / Rear Drive Halfshafts Removal/Installation.
3. Position a suitable transmission hydraulic jack to the axle housing. Securely strap the jack to the housing.
4. Disconnect the active torque coupling electrical connector.
5. Remove the 4 differential housing-to-front insulator bracket bolts.
- To install, tighten to 90 Nm {9.2 kgf-m, 66 ft-lbf}.
6. Remove and discard the LH front insulator bracket-to-subframe bolt and rotate the bracket aside.
- To install, tighten the new bracket-to-subframe bolt to 90 Nm {9.2 kgf-m, 66 ft-lbf}.
7. Remove and discard the RH front insulator bracket-to-subframe bolt and the bracket.
- To install, tighten the new bracket-to-subframe bolt to 90 Nm {9.2 kgf-m, 66 ft-lbf}.
8. Remove the 3 LH side insulator bracket-to-rear axle differential bolts.
- To install, tighten to 90 Nm {9.2 kgf-m, 66 ft-lbf}.
9. Lower the rear axle assembly.
10. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.