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2. CONNECT REAR DRIVE SHAFTS
(a) Align the matchmarks on the side gear shaft and drive shafts.
(b) Apply a light coat of engine oil on the threads of the bolts.
(c) Temporarily install the 12 hexagon bolts and 4 washers.
(d) Using a hexagon wrench, torque the bolts.
Torque: 83 N Vm (850 kgf Vcm, 61 ft Vlbf)
3. INSTALL PROPELLER SHAFT
(See page PR±12 or 28)
4. FILL DIFFERENTIAL WITH OIL
Oil grade: API GL±5 Hypoid Gear Oil
Viscosity: Above±18 C (0 F) SAE 90
Below±18 C (0 F) SAE 80W±90 or 80W
Capacity:
1.35 liters (1.42 US qts, 1.19 lmp qts)
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DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER
COMPONENTS
SA0V2±01
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DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER INSPECTION
SA0V3±05
1. CHECK RUNOUT OF DRIVE PINION SHAFTMeasure the runout of the drive pinion shaft at a position pin-
ion 10 mm (0.39 in.) from the end of the shaft.
Maximum runout:
0.08 mm (0.0031 in.)
If the runout is greater than the maximum, replace the drive
pinion and ring gear.
2. REMOVE DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER COVER
(a) Remove the 8 bolts from the carrier cover.
(b) Using a brass bar and hammer, separate the cover and carrier.
3. CHECK RING GEAR RUNOUT
Maximum runout: 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
If the runout is greater than the maximum, replace the drive
pinion, ring gear and differential case.
4. CHECK RING GEAR BACKLASH Measure the backlash of the ring gear at 3 points at least and
check that the average value is within the specification.
Backlash (average value):
0.08±0.13 mm (0.0031±0.0051 in.)
NOTICE: The difference between the maximum and minimum
measured values must be less than 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.).
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If the backlash is not within the specification, adjust the back-
lash. (See page SA±98)
5. MEASURE DRIVE PINION PRELOAD Using SST and a torque wrench, measure the drive pinion
preload using the backlash of the drive pinion and ring gear.
Preload (at start):
0.5±0.8 N Vm (5±8 kgf Vcm, 4.3±6.9 in. Vlbf)
HINT: With vehicles which have run less than 8,000 km
(5,000 miles), the preload may be large.
SST 09229±55010
Maximum preload (at start):
1.8 N Vm (18 kgf Vcm, 16.0 in. Vlbf)
6. CHECK TOTAL PRELOAD
Using SST and a torque wrench, measure the total preload.
SST 09229±55010
Total preload (at start):
In addition to drive pinion preload
0.5±0.8 N Vm (5±8 kgf Vcm, 4.3±6.9 in. Vlbf)
If necessary, disassemble and inspect the differential.
7. CHECK PINION GEAR BACKLASH Measure the pinion gear backlash while holding one side
gear toward the case.
Backlash:
0.05±0.02 mm (0.0020±0.0079 in.)
If the backlash is not within the specification, install the cor-
rect thrust washer. (See page SA±93)
8. CHECK TOOTH CONTACT PATTERN (See page SA±99)
DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER DISASSEMBLY
SA0V4±02
HINT: When fastening the differential carrier to an overhaul
stand, etc., fasten it at the 4 places on the ring gear side
shown in the illustration.
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1. REMOVE SIDE GEAR SHAFTUsing SST, remove the side gear shaft.
SST 09520±24010
NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the oil seal.
2. REMOVE SIDE GEAR SHAFT OIL SEALSUsing SST, remove the oil seals.
SST 09308±00010
3. REMOVE DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER RETAINER
(a) Remove the 8 bolts.
(b) Using SST, remove the carrier retainer. SST 09950±20017
4. REMOVE DIFFERENTIAL CASE Take the differential case out of the carrier while lifting the ring
gear side, as shown in the illustration.
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5. REMOVE O±RING FROM DIFFERENTIAL CARRIERRETAINER
Using a screwdriver, remove the O±ring.
6. REMOVE SIDE BEARING OUTER RACE AND PLATE WASHER
Using SST and a press, press out the outer races and wash-
ers.
SST 09608±35014 (09608±06020, 09608±06110)
7. REMOVE DRIVE PINION, SPACER AND COMPANION FLANGE
(a) Using a hammer and chisel, loosen the staked part of the nut.
(b) Using SST, remove the nut. SST 09229±55010, 09330±00021
(c) Using a press, remove the drive pinion with the rear bearing and remove the companion flange.
NOTICE: Be careful not to drop the drive pinion.
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(d) Remove the spacer from the drive pinion.
8. REMOVE OIL SEALUsing SST, remove the oil seal.
SST 09308±00010
9. REMOVE OIL SLINGER AND FRONT BEARING
10. REMOVE REAR BEARING FROM DRIVE PINION Using SST and a press, remove the rear bearing from the
drive pinion.
SST 09950±00020
11. REMOVE FRONT AND REAR BEARING OUTER RACES AND ADJUSTING WASHER
NOTICE: Do not remove the outer race except when replacing
the bearings.
Using a brass bar and hammer, drive out the outer races and
adjusting washer from the differential carrier.
HINT: Measure the adjusting washer and note the thickness
for reassembly.
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12. REMOVE LH AND RH SNAP RING FROM SIDE GEARSHAFT
Using a screwdriver, remove the snap rings from the side
gear shaft.
13. REMOVE SIDE BEARINGS Using SST, r emove the side bearings LH and RH from the dif-
ferential case.
SST 09950±20017
14. REMOVE RING GEAR
(a) Place matchmarks on the ring gear and differential case.
(b) Remove the 10 ring gear set bolts.
(c) Using a plastic hammer, tap on the ring gear to separate it from the differential case.
15. DISASSEMBLE DIFFERENTIAL CASE
(a) Using a hammer and punch, drive out the straight pin.
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