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How to replace the rear diff. mount Disclaimer Please note that I am not a mechanic by trade and that I nor Turbocelica.nl can be held responsible for any damage, injuries or death caused by work you perform using this website as a guideline. Parts and tools needed Replacement rear differential mount Basic socket set Tipp-ex or other marker Pry bar WD-40 Access to a car lift and help of a friend would be nice and make this job easier. ![]() Locate the diff. mount Here you see the rear end of the car. The differential mount is held in place with six bolts - four which bolt it to the sub frame of the car (red) and two which bolt it to the diff. case: ![]() Remove the cross member by removing the four bolts holding it to the sub frame (green). You might have to soak them in WD-40 first, like me. Next up, unbolt the six bolts on the rear of the diff. (red and blue): ![]() Now you can undo the last four bolts holding the diff. to the frame (yellow). I noticed the holes in the diff. are significantly larger than the bolts which go through it, so to prevent any possible vibrations/stress in the drive train I marked the diff. casing - better safe than sorry.. ![]() Now you can gently lower the diff. and push it towards the front of the car. With the help of a pry bar and a friend I could wiggle the old mount out and slide the new one in. The rest is a matter of bolting everything up again. Check all bolts again before you lower the car. Job done! ![]() ![]() C-One Sports Diff. cushion How to.. Top |
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