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RA-36REAR AXLE AND SUSPENSION - Differential (4WD)
(d) Using a torque wrench, measure the preload.
Preload: New bearing 6.5 - 12.5 kg-cm
(5.6 - 1O.9 in.-lb)(0.6 - 1.2 N.ml
Reused bearing 4 - 7 kg-cm(3.5 - 6.1 in.-lb)(0.4 - 0.7 N.ml
2. INSTALL DIFFERENTIAL CASE IN CARRIER
(d Place the bearing outer races on their respective
bearings. Make sure the left and right outer races are
not interchanged.
(b) Install the case in the carrier.
3. INSTALL ADJUSTING NUTS
Install the adjusting nuts on their respective carrier, mak-
ing sure they are threaded properly.
NOTE: Make sure that there is backlash between the ring
gear and drive pinion.
4, INSTALL BEARING CAPS
Align the matcfimarks on the cap and carrier. Screw in the
two bearing cap bolts two or three turns and press down
the bearing cap by hand.
NOTE: lf the bearing cap does not fit tightly on the car-
rier, the adjusting nut threads are not threaded properly.
Reinstall adjusting nuts if necessary.
5. ADJUST SIDE BEARING PRELOAD
(a) Tighten the bearing cap bolts until the spring
washers are slightly compressed.
(b) Using SST, tighten the adjusting nut on the ring gear
side until the ring gear has a backlash of about 0.2
mm (0.0O8 in.).
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