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    2007~2015 CX-9 Rear diff problem solved

    I forget how it is attached, but I know that when I loooked at it I thought, “I’ll just repair this in place rather than bother.”
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    2007~2015 CX-9 Rear diff problem solved

    I'm here to learn, so next time, I will follow a more controlled bolt pattern when rebuilding, thank you! And Bolt, was indeed, indoors by the fire.
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    2007~2015 CX-9 Rear diff problem solved

    Late reply, but hopefully, you were able to do the repair. You should have been able to replace the rear diff mounts without undoing the driveshaft.
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    2007~2015 CX-9 Rear diff problem solved

    OK! I have successfully done this repair, and have created a 3 part youtube video to explain. Thank you puma, for all of the help! Part 1 - https://youtu.be/PDaNxgqi-44 Part 2 - https://youtu.be/BemP6MR4qCY Part 3 - https://youtu.be/ff_Zlr9kVzU Let me know if anyone has any questions.
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    2007~2015 CX-9 Rear diff problem solved

    Ok. A few weeks delayed, but I am now in the middle of the repair. I have removed all the pieces, but I cant figure out how to separate the coupling unit from the rear differential without destroying the aluminum. How did you get through the rtv gasket? Does the coupling unit spin out or just...
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    2007~2015 CX-9 Rear diff problem solved

    Thank you so much for the information, and the quick reply! It is definitely the rear diff, but thank you for the clarification. I am considering taking the day off tomorrow to repair the AWD, but I just want to make sure I have an understanding of the task before I have to have a mechanic...
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    2007~2015 CX-9 Rear diff problem solved

    Puma! Thank you so much for sharing this. Same problem here! The dealership wants 3k to replace it, and a transmission shop quoted me 1k. I have a few questions: 1. Did you have to remove the entire transfer case, or just the coupling? 2. Is there a specialized seal between the two that...
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