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13. CONVENTIONAL DIFFERENTIAL ONLY: DISASSEMBLE
DIFFERENTIAL CASE
NOTICE: If equipped with Torque Sensing LSD, do not
disassemble the differential case.
(a) Using a hammer and pin punch, drive out the straight pin.
(b) Remove these parts from the differential case.
wPinion shaft
wDifferential pinion
wPinion thrust washer
wSide gear
wSide gears thrust washer
DUST DEFLECTOR AND DUST COVER
REPLACEMENT
1. REPLACE COMPANION FLANGE DUST DEFLECTOR
(a) Using SST and a press, remove the dust deflector.
SST 09608±35014 (09608±06090),
09950±00020
(b) Using SST and a press, install a new dust deflector.
2JZ±GTE M/T:
SST 09608±35014 (09608±06020, 09608±06100),
09631±32020
Except 2JZ±GTE M/T:
SST 09316±60010 (09316±00010)
2. REPLACE SIDE GEAR SHAFT DUST COVER
(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the dust cover.
(b) Using SST and a press, install a new dust cover.
SST 09502±24010, 09608±35014 (09608±06020,
09608±06120)
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(d) After the moisture on the ring gear has completely
evaporated, quickly install the ring gear to the differential
case.
HINT: Align the matchmarks on the ring gear and the differen-
tial case.
(e) Temporarily tighten the 2 bolts so that the bolt holes in the ring
gear and differential case are not misaligned.
NOTICE: The ring gear set bolts should not be tightened
until the ring gear has cooled sufficiently.
4. INSTALL RING GEAR SET BOLTS
(a) After the ring gear has cooled sufficiently, install new ring
gear set bolts to which thread lock has been applied.
Thread lock:
Part No. 08833±00100, THREE BOND 1360 K or
equivalent.
NOTICE: New ring gear set bolts should be used in every
case.
(b) Torque the set bolts uniformly and a little at a time.
Torque: 64 NVm (650 kgfVcm, 47 ftVlbf)
(c) Tighten the bolts an additional 60±90°.
NOTICE: Tighten the bolts in diagonally opposite pairs.
5. INSTALL SIDE BEARINGS
Using SST and a press, install the side bearings.
2JZ±GTE M/T:
SST 09608±35014 (09608±06020),
09710±30050, 09726±36010
Except 2JZ±GTE M/T:
SST 09608±35014 (09608±06020,
09608±06100), 09710±30050
6. INSTALL DRIVE PINION BEARING OUTER RACES AND
ADJUSTING PLATE WASHER
NOTICE: Always reassemble with a new adjusting plate
washer.
HINT: The adjusting plate washer is used for adjusting the
tooth contact pattern. 42 types of washer with differential
thicknesses are available.
First fit a washer with the same thickness as the washer
which was removed, then after checking the tooth contact
pattern, replace the washer with one of a different thickness
if necessary.
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9. TEMPORARILY ADJUST DRIVE PINION PRELOAD
(a) Adjust the drive pinion preload by tightening the nut.
HINT: Using SST (and a 36 mm deep socket wrench) to hold
the companion flange, tighten the nut.
SST 09229±55010 (Except 2JZ±GTE M/T),
09330±00021
NOTICE: As there is no spacer, tighten the nut a little at
a time, being careful not to overtighten it.
(b) Using SST (or a 36 mm deep socket) and a torque wrench,
measure the drive pinion preload.
SST 09229±55010
Preload (at start):
New bearing
2JZ±GTE M/T
2.0±2.5 NVm (20±25 kgfVcm, 17.3±21.7 in.Vlbf)
Except 2JZ±GTE M/T
1.2±1.8 NVm (12±18 kgfVcm, 10.8±16.0 in.Vlbf)
Reused bearing
2JZ±GTE M/T
1.0±1.2 NVm (10±12 kgfVcm, 8.9±10.6 in.Vlbf)
Except 2JZ±GTE M/T
0.5±0.8 NVm (5±8 kgfVcm, 4.3±6.9 in.Vlbf)
10. INSTALL SIDE BEARING OUTER RACE (AND ADJUST
PLATE WASHER)
2JZ±GTE M/T:
Using SST and a press, press the outer race.
SST 09608±35014 (09608±06020, 09608±06150)
Except 2JZ±GTE M/T:
Using SST and a press, press the outer race and adjusting
plate washer.
SST 09608±35014 (09608±06020, 09608±06210)
11. INSTALL DIFFERENTIAL CASE IN CARRIER
Install the drive side bearing in the differential carrier first, as
shown in the illustration, then install the differential case.
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12. INSTALL (ADJUSTING PLATE WASHER AND)
DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER RETAINERS
2JZ±GTE M/T:
(a) Place the adjusting washer to the carrier retainer.
(b) Using SST and hammer, install the carrier retainer with
adjusting washer.
SST 09608±35014 (09608±06020, 09608±06150)
HINT: Do not install a new O±ring and a new oil seal. Install
it after inspect tooth contact pattern.
(c) Tighten the 8 bolts.
Torque: 47 NVm (480 kgfVcm, 35 ftVlbf)
Except 2JZ±GTE M/T:
(a) Using SST and hammer, install the carrier retainer.
SST 09608±35014 (09608±06020, 09608±06180)
(b) Tighten the 8 bolts.
Torque: 22 NVm (225 kgfVcm, 16 ftVlbf)
13. CHECK RING GEAR BACKLASH
Using dial gauge, measure the backlash of the ring gear and
drive pinion at 3 positions at least.
Backlash (average value):
0.08±0.13 mm (0.0031±0.0051 in.)
NOTICE: The difference between the maximum and mini-
mum measured values must be less than 0.05 mm
(0.0020 in.).
HINT: The measured values should be used for reference
when selecting washers, so make a memo of the values.
If the backlash is not within the specification replace the
washer on the ring gear side with one of a different thickness
using the following procedure.
Adjusting washer thickness
2JZ±GTE M/T: mm (in.)
Thickness Thickness Thickness
1.18 (0.0465) 1.48 (0.0583) 1.78 (0.0701)
1.20 (0.0472) 1.50 (0.0591) 1.80 (0.0709)
1.22 (0.0480)1.52 (0.0598)1.82 (0.0717) 1.24 (0.0488) 1.54 (0.0606) 1.84 (0.0724) 1.26 (0.0496) 1.56 (0.0614) 1.86 (0.0732) 1.28 (0.0504) 1.58 (0.0622) 1.88 (0.0740)
1.30 (0.0512) 1.60 (0.0630) 1.90 (0.0748)
1.32 (0.0520) 1.62 (0.0638) 1.92 (0.0756)
1.34 (0.0528) 1.64 (0.0646) 1.08 (0.0425)
1.36 (0.0535)1.66 (0.0654)1.10 (0.0433) 1.38 (0.0543) 1.68 (0.0661) 1.12 (0.0441) 1.40 (0.0551) 1.70 (0.0669) 1.14 (0.0449) 1.42 (0.0559) 1.72 (0.0677) 1.16 (0.0457)
1.44 (0.0567) 1.74 (0.0685)
1.46 (0.0575) 1.76 (0.0693)
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Except 2JZ±GTE M/T: mm (in.)
No. Thickness No. Thickness No. Thickness
02 2.02 (0.0795) 32 2.32 (0.0913) 62 2.62 (0.1031) 04 2.04 (0.0803) 34 2.34 (0.0921) 64 2.64 (0.1039) 06 2.06 (0.0811) 36 2.36 (0.0929) 66 2.66 (0.1047) 08 2.08 (0.0819) 38 2.38 (0.0937) 68 2.68 (0.1055) 10 2.10 (0.0827) 40 2.40 (0.0945) 70 2.70 (0.1063) 12 2.12 (0.0835) 42 2.42 (0.0953) 72 2.72 (0.1071) 14 2.14 (0.0843) 44 2.44 (0.0961) 74 2.74 (0.1079) 16 2.16 (0.0850) 46 2.46 (0.0969) 76 2.76 (0.1087) 18 2.18 (0.0858) 48 2.48 (0.0976) 78 2.78 (0.1094) 20 2.20 (0.0866) 50 2.50 (0.0984) 80 2.80 (0.1102) 22 2.22 (0.0874) 52 2.52 (0.0992) 82 2.82 (0.1110) 24 2.24 (0.0882) 54 2.54 (0.1000) 84 2.84 (0.1118)
26
2.26 (0.0890)
56
2.56 (0.1008)
86
2.86 (0.1126)
28
2.28 (0.0898)
58
2.58 (0.1016)
30
2.30 (0.0906)
60
2.60 (0.1024)
14. MEASURE TOTAL PRELOAD
Using SST (or a 36 mm deep socket) and a torque wrench,
measure the total preload.
SST 09229±55010
Total preload (In addition to drive pinion preload):
New and Reused bearing
2JZ±GTE M/T
0.4±0.6 NVm (4±6 kgfVcm, 3.5±5.2 in.Vlbf)
Except 2JZ±GTE M/T
0.5±0.8 NVm (5±8 kgfVcm, 4.3±6.9 in.Vlbf)
If the measured preload is less than specification, replace the
washer of the ring gear's tooth surface side with a thicker
one.
If the preload is greater than the specification, replace the
washer of the ring gear's tooth surface side with thinner one.
HINT: Changing the washer thickness by 0.02 mm (0.0008
in.) will change the total preload by approx. 0.1 NVm (1 kgfVcm,
0.9 in.Vlbf).
15. INSPECT TOOTH CONTACT PATTERN
(a) Coat 3 or 4 teeth at 3 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 pattern.
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20. INSTALL OIL SEAL
(a) Using SST, install a new oil seal to the differential carrier.
2JZ±GTE M/T:
SST 09316±60010 (09316±00010,
09316±00070), 09502±24010
Except 2JZ±GTE M/T:
SST 09316±60010 (09316±00010,
09316±00040), 09502±12010
(b) Apply the MP grease to a new oil seal lip.
21. INSTALL COMPANION FLANGE
Using SST and a press, install the companion flange.
SST 09608±30012 (09608±04030), 09608±35014
(09608±06040)
NOTICE:
wBe careful not to damage the oil seal.
wBe careful not to press the bearing too far onto the drive
pinion's bearing surface.
22. ADJUST DRIVE PINION PRELOAD
(a) Coat the drive pinion's threads and a new nut's flange with
hypoid gear oil for LSD.
(b) Using SST (and a 36 mm deep socket wrench), tighten the
nut.
SST 09229±55010 (Except 2JZ±GTE M/T only),
09330±00021
(c) Using SST (or a 36 mm deep socket) and a torque wrench,
measure the drive pinion preload.
SST 09229±55010
Preload (at starting):
New bearing
2JZ±GTE M/T
2.0±2.5 NVm (20±25 kgfVcm, 17.3±21.7 in.Vlbf)
Except 2JZ±GTE M/T
1.2±1.8 NVm (12±18 kgfVcm, 10.8±16.0 in.Vlbf)
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Reused bearing
2JZ±GTE M/T
1.0±1.2 NVm (10±12 kgfVcm, 8.9±10.6 in.Vlbf)
Except 2JZ±GTE M/T
0.5±0.8 NVm (5±8 kgfVcm, 4.3±6.9 in.Vlbf)
wIf the preload is greater than the specification, replace
the spacer and repeat the preload procedure.
wIf the preload is less than the specification, retighten the
nut 13 NVm (130 kgfVcm, 9 ftVlbf) at a time until the
specified preload is reached.
Maximum torque:
2JZ±GTE M/T
510 NVm (5,200 kgfVcm, 376 ftVlbf)
Except 2JZ±GTE M/T
490 NVm (5,000 kgfVcm, 362 ftVlbf)
If the maximum torque is exceeded while retightening the
nut, replace the spacer and repeat the preload procedure.
Do not back off the nut to reduce the preload.
23. CHECK DRIVE PINION SHAFT RUNOUT
Measure the drive pinion shaft runout at a point 10 mm (0.39
in.) from the end of the shaft.
Maximum runout:
0.08 mm (0.0031 in.)
24. INSTALL DIFFERENTIAL CASE IN CARRIER
(See page SA±73)
25. INSTALL O±RING
(a) Coat a new O±ring with hypoid gear oil.
(b) Install the O±ring to the carrier retainer.
26. INSTALL OIL SEAL
(a) Using SST and a press, install a new oil seal to the carrier
retainer.
2JZ±GTE M/T:
SST 09223±15030, 09608±35014 (09608±06020)
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33. INSTALL DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER COVER
(a) Clean the contact surfaces of the carrier and cover of any
residual FIPG material using cleaner.
(b) Coat the FIPG to the carrier or cover.
FIPG:
Part No. 08826±00090. THREE BOND 1281 or equivalent
NOTICE: After installing the cover, wait at least 1 hour be-
fore filling it with oil or running the vehicle.
(c) Install the carrier cover to the carrier with the 8 bolts.
Torque:
2JZ±GTE M/0T
78 NVm (800 kgfVcm, 58 ftVlbf)
Except 2JZ±GTE M/T
47 NVm (475 kgfVcm, 34 ftVlbf)
(d) Install the breather plug.
Torque: 21 NVm (210 kgfVcm, 15 ftVlbf)
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