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6. CHECK SIDE GEAR BACKLASH
Using a dial indicator, check the backlash of the side gear
while holding one pinion gear toward the differential case.
Backlash: 0.05 ± 0.20 n nm (0.0020 ± 0.0079 in.)
If the backlash is not within specification, install the side
gear thrust washers of different thickness.
8. CHECK TOTAL PRELOAD
Using a torque wrench, measure the total preload.
Total preload (at starting):
In addition to drive pinion preload
3 ± 5 kg±cm (2.6 ± 4.3 in.±Ib, 0.3 ± 0.5 N±m)
If necessary disassembly and inspect a differential. 7. MEASURE DRIVE PINION PRELOAD
Using a torque wrench, measure the preload of the
backlash between the drive pinion and ring gear.
Preload (at staring):
5±8kg±cm (4.3±6.9in.±Ib,0.5±0.8N±n) 5. CHECK TOOTH CONTACT (See page RA±45)
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2. INSTALL RING GEAR ON DIFFERENTIAL CASE
(a) Clean the contact surface of the differential case.
(b) Heat the ring gear to about 100
°C (2120F) in an oil bath.
NOTICE: Do not heat the ring gear above 110°C (230°F).
(c) Clean the contact surface of the ring gear with cleaning
solvent.
(d) Then quickly install the ring gear on the differential
case.
(e) Align the matchmarks on the ring gear and differential
case.
(f) Coat the ring gear set bolts with gear oil.
(g) Temporarily install the lock plates and set bolts.
(h) After the ring gear cools down enough, tighten the set
bolts uniformly and a little at a time.
Torque: 985 kg±cm (71 ft±Ib, 97 N±m)
4. CHECK RING GEAR RUNOUT
(a) Install the differential case onto the carrier and install
the plate washers to where there is no play in the
bearing (See page RA±42)
(b) Install bearing caps. (See page RA±44)
(c) Using a dial indicator, measure the runout of ring gear.
Maximum runout: 0.07 mm (0.0028 in.) Using a hammer and drift punch, stake the lock
plates.
HINT: Stake one claw flush with the flat surface of
the nut. For the claw contacting the protruding por-
tion of the nut, stake only the half on the tightening
side.
3. INSTALL SIDE BEARINGS
Using a press and SST, drive in the side bearings into
the differential case.
SST 09710±22020 (09710±01030)
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(d) Using a torque meter, measure the preload.
Preload (at staring):
New bearing
10 ± 16 kg±cm
(8.7 ± 13.9 in.±Ib, 1.0 ± 1.6 N±m)
Reused bearing
5 ± 8 kg±cm
(4.3 ± 6.9 in.±Ib, 0.5 ± 0.8 N±m)
9. ADJUST RING GEAR BACKLASH
(a) Install only the plate washer on the ring gear back
side.
HINT: Insure that the ring gear has backlash. 8. INSTALL DIFFERENTIAL CASE IN CARRIER
(a)Place the bearing outer races on their respective bear-
ings. Make sure the left and right outer races are not
interchanged.
(b) Install the differential case in the carrier.
(c) Using a dial indicator, measure the backlash.
(d) Select a ring gear back side plate washer so that
the backlash is 0.13 mm (0.0051 in.).
(See table on page RA±44) (b) Snug down the washer and bearing by tapping
on the ring gear with a plastic hammer.
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(e) Recheck the ring gear backlash.
Backlash: 0.13 ± 0.18 mm (0.0051 ± 0.0071 in.)
(f) If not within the standard, adjust by either increasing or de-
creasing the washers on both sides by equal amount.
HINT: The backlash will change about 0.02 mm (0.0008
in.) with 0.03 mm (0.0012 in.) alteration of the side washer.(b) Install a new plate washer of 0.06 ± 0.09 mm
(0.0024 ± 0.0035 in.) thicker than the removed washer.
HINT: Select a washer which can be pressed in 2/3 of the
way by finger.
(c) Using a hammer and SST, tap in the side washer.
SST 09504±22011 10. ADJUST SIDE BEARING PRELOAD
(a) Remove the ring gear teeth side plate washer and
measure the thickness.
(d) Install the side bearing caps.
HINT: Align the matchmarks on the cap and
carrier.
Torque: 800 kg±cm (58 ft±Ib, 78 N±m)
Washer thicknessmm (in.)
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12. INSPECT TOOTH CONTACT BETWEEN RING GEAR
AND DRIVE PINION
(a) Coat 3 or 4 teeth at three different positions on the ring
gear with red lead.
(b) Hold the companion flange firmly and rotate the ring
gear in both directions.
(c) Inspect the tooth contact. 11. MEASURE TOTAL PRELOAD
Using a torque wrench, measure the total preload.
Total preload (at starting):
Add drive pinion preload
3 ± 5 kg±cm (2.6 ± 4.3 in.±Ib, 0.3 ± 0.5 N±m)
If the teeth are not contacting properly, use the following
chart to select a proper washer for correction.
Thicknessmm (in.)
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13. REMOVE COMPANION FLANGE
(See step 3 on page RA±35)
14. REMOVE FRONT BEARING
(See step 5 on page RA±36)
15. INSTALL NEW BEARING SPACER AND FRONT
BEARING
(a) Install a new bearing spacer on the drive pinion.
(b) Install the front bearing on the drive pinion.
(b) Install the plate washer.
(c) Coat the threads of a new nut with gear oil.
(d) Using SST to hold the flange, tighten the nut.
SST 09330±00021
Torque: 1,100 kg±cm (80 ft±Ib, 108 N±m)
17. INSTALL NEW OIL SEAL
(a) Using SST, drive in a new oil seal.
SST 09554±22010
Oil seal drive in depth: 2.0 mm (0.079 in.)
(b) Apply MP grease to oil seal lip.
18. INSTALL COMPANION FLANGE
(a) Using SST, install the companion flange on the shaft.
SST 09557±22022 16. INSTALL OIL SLINGER
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19. CHECK DRIVE PINION BEARING PRELOAD
Using a torque wrench, measure the preload of the
backlash between the drive pinion and ring gear.
Preload (at starting):
New bearing
10 ± 16 kg±cm
(8.7 ± 13.9 in.±Ib, 1.0 ± 1.6 N±m)
Reused bearing
5±8kg±cm
(4.3 ± 6.9 in.±Ib, 0.5 ± 0.8 N±m)
wIf preload is greater than specification, replace the
bearing spacer.
wIf preload is less than specification, re±tighten the
nut 130 kg±cm (9 ft±Ib, 13 N±m) at a time until the
specified preload is reached. .
If the maximum torque is exceed while retightening
the nut, replace the bearing spacer and repeat the
preload procedure. Do not back off the pinion nut to
reduce the preload.
Maximum torque: 2,400 kg±cm (174 ft±Ib, 235 N±m)
20. CHECK TOTAL PRELOAD
Total preload (at starting):
Add drive pinion preload
3 ± 5 kg±cm (2.6 ± 4.3 in.±lb, 0.3 ± 0.5 N±m)
21. CHECK RING GEAR BACKLASH
Using a dial indicator, check the backlash of the ring
gear.
Backlash: 0.13 ± 0.18 mm (0.0051 ± 0.0071 in.)
If the backlash is not within specification, adjust the
side bearing pt±eload.
22. INSPECT TOOTH CONTACT BETWEEN RING GEAR
AND DRIVE PINION (See page RA±39)
23. CHECK COMPANION FLANGE RUNOUT
Using a dial indicator, measure the lateral and radial
runout of the companion flange.
Maximum lateral runout: 0.10 mm (0.0039 in.)
Maximum radial runout: 0.10 mm (0.0039 in.)
24. STAKE DRIVE PINION NUT
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27. INSTALL DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER COVER
(a) Clean contacting surfaces of any residual packing ma-
terial using gasoline or alcohol.
(b) Apply seal packing to the carrier.
Seal packing: Par No. 08826±00090, THREE
BOND 1281 or equivalent
HINT: Install the carrier cover within 3 minutes after ap-
plying seal packing. 25. INSTALL NEW SIDE GEAR SHAFT OIL SEALS
(a) Using SST, drive in two new oil seals until they are flush with
the carrier end surface.
SST 09550±22011 (09550±00020 and 09550±00031)
(b) Coat the oil seal lips with MP grease.
26. INSTALL SIDE GEAR SHAFTS
(a) Install the two side gear shafts to the differential case.
(b) Install two new shaft snap rings to the side gear shafts.
(c) Install and tighten the eight set bolts.
Torque: 475 kg±cm (34 ft±lb, 47 N±m)
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