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6. CHECK AND ADJUST FRONT DIFFERENTIAL SIDE GEAR
BACKLASH
(Front Differential Left Case)
(a) Install the following parts:
w Side gear thrust washer
wSide gear
wFour differential pinion gears
wFour pinion gear thrust washers
wDifferential spider
(a)Using a dial indicator, measure the backlash of one pinion gear
while holding the side gear toward the case.
Backlash: 0.05 ± 0.20 mm (0.0020 ± 0.0079 in.)
If not within specification select the side gear thrust washer.
NOTICE: Do not tighten the vise too tight.
(c) Remove four pinion gears, four thrust washers and spider. 4. CHECK OPERATION OF CLUTCH PISTONS
(a) Plug one hole with your hand.
(b) Apply compressed air into the other hole and make
sure that the pistons move.
5. INSTALL NO. 1 THRUST WASHER(e) Using a screwdriver, install the snap ring.
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(b) Using a dial indicator, measure the backlash of one pinion
gear while holding the side gear toward the case.
Backlash: 0.05 ± 0.20 mm (0.0020 ± 0.0079 in.)
Referring to the table below, select the side gear thrust
washer which will ensure that the backlash is within specifi-
cation. Try to select a washer of the same size.(Front Differential Right Case)
(a) Install the following parts:
w Side gear thrust washer
wSide gear
wFour differential pinion gears
wFour pinion gear thrust washer
wDifferential spider
7. INSTALL FRONT DIFFERENTIAL LEFT CASE
(a) Install the left case to the right case.
HINT: Align the matchmarks on the left case and right
case.
(b) Using a torx wrench, torque the sixteen torx
screw:
Torque: 340 kg±cm (25 ft±Ib, 33 N±m)
NOTICE: Do not scratch the contact surface of the
needle bearing.
Thickness mm (in.)
Thickness mm (in.)
MarkMark
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9. INSTALL RING GEAR
(a) Clean the contact surface of the ring gear mounting
left case.
(b) Heat the ring gear to about 212* F (1000C) in an oil
bath.
NOTICE: Do not heat the ring gear above 230°F
(11 0°C).
(c) Clean the contact surface of the ring gear with clean-
ing solvent.
(d) Quickly install the ring gear on the ring gear mounting
left case.
HINT: Align the matchmarks on the ring gear mounting
left case and the ring gear.
(e) Install the ring gear and ring gear mounting left
case on the ring gear mounting right case.
Install the twelve bolts.
HINT: Align the matchmarks on the ring gear
mounting left case and contact the right case.
(f) Tighten the set bolts uniformly and a little at a time.
Torque the bolts.
Torque: 1,260 kg±cm I91 ft±lb, 124 N±m)
8. INSTALL FRONT DIFFERENTIAL CASE
(a) Install the front differential case to the ring gear
mounting right case.
HINT: Align the flukes of the discs in the hydraulic mut-
tiplate clutch.
(b) Install the No. 2 thrust washer.
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11. INSTALL SPEEDOMETER DRIVE GEAR
(a) Place the speedometer drive gear on the ring gear
mounting case.
(b) Install the snap ring.
12. INSTALL OIL SEAL RINGS
Install the four oil seal rings to the ring gear mounting
right case. 10. CHECK OPERATION OF FRONT DIFFERENTIAL
Check that the front differential turns smoothly.
13. INSTALL RING GEAR MOUNTING CASE SLEEVE
14. INSTALL RIGHT SIDE BEARING OUTER RACE
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3. REMOVE PINION SHAFT BEARING OUTER RACE
FROM CAGE
Using SST, remove the outer race.
SST 09612±65014
ASSEMBLY OF DRIVE PINION SHAFT
COMPONENTS
1. INSTALL COUNTER DRIVEN GEAR BEARING
Using SST, press in a new bearing.
SST 09350±32014 (09351±32090)
DISASSEMBLY OF DRIVE PINION
1. REMOVE DRIVE PINION SHAFT BEARING
Using SST and a press, remove the bearing.
SST 09950±00020
2. (A540E)
REMOVE OIL SEALS FROM CAGE
Using SST, press out the two oil seals.
SST 09325±12010
4. REMOVE COUNTER DRIVEN GEAR BEARING
Using SST and a press, remove the bearing.
SST 09950±00020
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2. (A540E)
INSTALL OIL SEALS TO CAGE
(a) Using SST, press in a new oil seal with the lip facing
downward.
SST 09325±12010
Oil seal press in depth (from flat end):
8 mm (0.31 in.)
(c) With the oil seal lip facing upward, use SST to
press in a new oil seal until its end is flush with
the surface of the cage.
SST 09325±12010
(d) Coat the oil seal lips with MP grease.
3. INSTALL SHAFT BEARING OUTER RACE TO CAGE
Using SST, press the outer race into the cage.
SST 09350±32014 (09351±32111)
4. INSTALL DRIVE PINION SHAFT BEARING
Using SST, press in the bearing.
SST 09350±32014 (09351±32100) (b) Check the oil seal press in depth.
Oil seat press in depth: 4.3 mm (0±169 in.)
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DISASSEMBLY OF RING GEAR MOUNTING
CASE AND CENTER DIFFERENTIAL CASE
1. REMOVE OIL PUMP DRIVE GEAR
(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the shaft snap ring.
(Ring Gear Mounting Case and Center Differential Case)
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2. REMOVE RING GEAR MOUNTING LEFT CASE
(a) Place matchmarks on the differential left case and the
differential right case.
(b) Remove the twelve bolts.
NOTICE: Using the soft jaws, hold the left case in a vise.
3. REMOVE RING GEAR
(a) Place matchmarks on the differential left case an(
ring gear.
(b) Using a plastic hammer, tap out the ring gear.
(c) Remove the O±ring from the left case.
4. REMOVE LEFT CASE BEARING
Using SST and a press, press out the bearing.
SST 09950±00020(c) Remove the differential left case upward.(b) Remove oil pump drive gear.
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