Front rear torque coupling

2006 MAZDA TRIBUTE
135,000 MILES • 3.0L • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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ROBERT BLASKO
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Front rear torque coupling is shot. Can it be replaced?
Jul 28, 2019 at 8:14 PM
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KASEKENNY
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Hi Robert,

The item you are referring to is called the Rotary Blade Coupling (RBC) and it is part of the the differential. Here is the replacement procedure.

Please let me know if you have questions. Thanks
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Jul 30, 2019 at 4:17 AM
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ROBERT BLASKO
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Thanks for your response.
Jul 30, 2019 at 4:13 PM
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KASEKENNY
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You are welcome. Thanks for using 2carpros. Come back if you have other questions. Thanks
Jul 30, 2019 at 4:36 PM
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