1991 LEXUS SC400 Service Repair Manual

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(b)  Remove following parts from the differential case.wPinion shaft
w 2 differential  pinions
w 2 pinion thrust washers
w 2 side gears
w 2 side gears thrust washers
DUST DEFLECTOR AND DUST COVER
REP

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HINT: If the dust cover does not fit tightly against the flange
of the side gear shaft, use a screwdriver to drive it down tight.
DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY
SA0V6±04
1.  ADJUST DIFFERENTIAL PINIO

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(b) Stake the differential case.
3.  INSTALL RING GEAR ON DIFFERENTIAL CASE
(a)  Clean the contact surfaces of the differential case and thethreads of the ring gear and differential  case.
(b)  Heat

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LEXUS SC400 1991  Service Repair Manual 
5.  INSTALL SIDE BEARINGSUsing SST and a press, install the side bearings.
SST 09550±10012 (09252±10010, 09558±10010)09710±30050
6.  INSTALL DRIVE PINION BEARING OUTER RACES AND ADJUSTING WASHER

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8.  INSTALL DRIVE PINION AND FRONT BEARING
(a)  Install the drive pinion in the differential carrier.
(b)  Using SST and a press, install the front bearing on the drivepinion.
SST 09316±60010 (09316

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HINT: For vehicle which have run 8,000 km (5,000 miles) or
less, if the preload value measured disassembly is greater
than the specification for a reused bearing, return the preload
to the same as be

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(b)  Tighten the 8 bolts.
Torque: 22 NVm (225 kgf Vcm, 16 ft Vlbf)
14.  CHECK RING GEAR BACKLASH
Using dial gauge, measure the backlash of the ring gear at
3 positions at least.
Backlash (average val

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If the measure preload is less than specification, replace the
washer of the ring gears tooth surface side with a thicker
one.
If the preload is greater than the specification, replace the
washer of