2010 CX-9 Rear Differential Bushings Front and Rear

[NeiL010204]

Hello,

I did read some post for differential busing replacement ,the thread that I have found is the one at the rear 2x bushings. However, theres also a front busing with a bracket that my car would need replacement. Please see attached pixs.

Question:
Can someone guide me if this is a DIY?or this will be a pain?I ordered already MZMB031 ( 2 PIECES)?
Or some related post?

I'm seeing there's a bolt and probably a washer on the other side?

The rear may be a later project ..more tideous i think....

Appreceiate some feedback...

Neil

 

[NeiL010204]

Hello everyone,in relation to my original post,will you recommend this as a DIY?
I found some information in the CX9 Workshop Manual,that the mount is being hold by 2 bolts on each side?
I have a labor quote of 650$ for the front and rear,again this is just labor,too expensive.

 

[puma]

never done it but the pictures looks like the fronts are easy if the bolts don't break on you. Rear are the big job, you might need some creativity if you want to do it in place, otherwise you will need to take the whole subframe off and use a press. This is definatly an advanced DIY type of thing.

 

[NeiL010204]

@puma thank for the response...I started actually spraying PB Blaster as early as now on those bolts for the front.

Now for the rear, yes I have seen a youtube video (Link:

a latte was use...there's also another thread with instruction(link:https://mazdas247.com/forum/t/2008-cx-9-awd-rear-diff-subframe-bushings.123845262/page-2),I have a bench grinder...

Seeing a 40F Plus Temperature during xmas...planning to the Front Differential Mount,Stab link and Busing replacement for stab bar...

 

[NeiL010204]

Update:

Success in replacing the differential mount front for both R and L,no stubborn bolts though pre-soaking PB Blaster + Acetone-ATF Dressing did help a lot, no torching and flame was used.
I also have replaced rear stab link of which 1 bolt went stubborn with rust , did release afterwards.
Have taken advantage of replacing again Differential Fluid.

Pending still is the rear differential bushing replacement.
Please see related pixs: