FCBrandon

So I've removed everything and the diff should just slide right out, but the rear bolts just won't slide out. I've jacked up the front of the diff and kicked and pried, but the damn thing won't budge. Here's a couple pics...there's only three studs left because one of them came out with the nut (a little frozen )
From the bottom, almmmmoooostt there...
From behind

Anyone have any suggestions?

Stratocaster

You have to slide it straight out. Looks like you have it cocked to one side just enough to get it to bind. If you remove the two inside bolts from the front subframe diff mounts and loosen the outer two, they will swing to the outside. That will give you a bit more room. Also, if you dismount the charcoal canister the let it hang there that will give you a bit more room as well. I find that it helps to get it back in too.

FCBrandon

I've removed the canister, and have completely removed the front diff mounts (mostly out of frustration). I see what you mean about the cant, I,ll see if that helps.

SC_Highlander

yep, it needs to come forward perfectly straight and level. I find it useful to put a jack under the diff to hold it level as I pull it forward. The added benefit is that once it's clear, you can just lower the jack instead of 'bench pressing' it down.

hondamanwill

or take an 8mm socket and pull the studs out of the dif.

FCBrandon

That worked! It was so bound up in there I couldn't even straighten it out until I took out one of the studs. Then I pretty much just wiggled it and dropped the jack and it came right out.

Now to the hardware store to replace ass the old rounded and broken hardware. Thanks for the help!!

thetz99

Hondamanwill knows his stuff. Truly a master mechanic