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R07223
SA1279
SA-72
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER
1762 Author: Date:
1997 SUPRA (RM502U)
22. CONVENTIONAL DIFFERENTIAL:
DISASSEMBLE DIFFERENTIAL CASE
NOTICE:
Do not disassemble the differential case except conven-
tional differential.
(a) Using a pin punch and hammer, remove the straight pin.
(b) Remove these parts from the differential case.
Pinion shaft
2 pinion gears
2 pinion gear thrust washers
2 side gears
2 side gears thrust washers
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SA0Q0-01
R11081
SST
SA1173
SST
R00041
SST
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER
SA-73
1763 Author: Date:
1997 SUPRA (RM502U)
REPLACEMENT
1. REPLACE COMPANION FLANGE DUST DEFLECTOR
(a) Using SST and a press, remove the dust deflector.
SST 09950-00020, 09950-60010 (09951-00510)
(b) 2JZ-GTE M/T:
Using SST and a press, install a new dust deflector.
SST 09316-2001 1, 09316-60011 (09316-00011)
(c) Others:
Using SST and a press, install a new dust deflector.
SST 09316-6001 1 (09316-00011)
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, 09950- 60020 (09951- 00780),
09950-70010 (09951-07150)
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SA1181
SA1TF-01
SA1178
R07224
SA1280
SA-74
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER
1764 Author: Date:
1997 SUPRA (RM502U)
REASSEMBLY
1. CONVENTIONAL DIFFERENTIAL ONLY:
ADJUST DIFFERENTIAL PINION GEAR BACKLASH
(a) Install the proper thrust washers on the side gears.
HINT:
Using the table below, select thrust washers which will ensure
that the backlash is within the specification.
Thrust washer thickness
Thickness mm (in.)Thickness mm (in.)
1.6 (0.063)1.8 (0.071)
1.7 (0.067)-
(b) Install the side gears, pinion gears, pinion gear thrust
washers and pinion shaft in the differential case.
HINT:
Align the holes of the differential case and pinion shaft.
(c) Push the side gear shafts gently into the differential case
by hand and install them.
(d) Using a dial indicator, measure the pinion gear backlash
while holding one side gear toward the case.
Backlash: 0.05 - 0.20 mm (0.0020 - 0.0079 in.)
If the backlash is not within the specification, install different
thickness side gear thrust washers.
(e) Remove the side gear shaft.
2. CONVENTIONAL DIFFERENTIAL ONLY:
INSTALL STRAIGHT PIN AND STAKE DIFFERENTIAL
CASE
(a) Using a pin punch and hammer, install the straight pin
through the differential case and hole of the pinion shaft.
(b) Stake the differential case.
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SA1143
Boiling Water
SA1158
Matchmarks
SA1148
SA1180
64 N´m (650 kgf´cm, 47 ft´lbf)
60 - 90°
R15897
SST
SST
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER
SA-75
1765 Author: Date:
1997 SUPRA (RM502U)
3. INSTALL RING GEAR ON DIFFERENTIAL CASE
(a) Clean the contact surfaces of the differential case, the
threads of the ring gear and differential case.
(b) Heat the ring gear in boiling water.
(c) Carefully remove the ring gear from the boiling water.
(d) After the moisture on the ring gear has completely evapo-
rated, quickly install the ring gear to the differential case.
HINT:
Align the matchmarks on the ring gear and the differential case.
(e) Temporarily tighten the 2 bolts so that the bolt holes in the
ring gear and differential case are not misaligned.
(f) 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 equiv-
alent.
NOTICE:
New ring gear set bolts should be used in every case.
(g) Torque the set bolts uniformly and a little at a time.
Torque: 64 N´m (650 kgf´cm, 47 ft´lbf)
(h) Tighten the bolts an additional 60 - 90 °.
NOTICE:
Tighten the bolts in diagonally opposite pairs.
4. INSTALL SIDE BEARINGS
(a) 2JZ-GTE M/T:
Using SST and a press, install the side bearings.
SST 09710- 30050, 09726- 36010, 09950- 70010
(09951-07150)
(b) Others:
Using SST and a press, install the side bearings.
SST 09710- 30050, 09950- 60010 (09950- 00560),
09950-70010 (09951-07150)
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R00244
SST
R00242
SST
R00055
SST SA-76
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER
1766 Author: Date:
1997 SUPRA (RM502U)
5. 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 con-
tact pattern. 42 types of washer with differential thicknesses are
available.
(a) 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 thick-
ness if necessary.
(b) 2JZ-GTE M/T:
Using SST and a press, install the front bearing outer
race.
SST 09502-24010, 09950-70010 (09951-07150)
(c) Others:
Using SST and a press, install the front bearing outer
race.
SST 09950-60020 (09951-00710),
09950-70010 (09951-07150)
(d) 2JZ-GTE M/T:
Using SST and a press, install a new adjusting plate
washer and the rear bearing outer race.
SST 09950-60020 (09951-01030),
09950-70010 (09951-07150)
(e) Others:
Using SST and a press, install a new adjusting plate
washer and the rear bearing outer race.
SST 09250-1001 1 (09252-10010, 09255-10011)
6. INSTALL REAR BEARING TO DRIVE PINION
(a) 2JZ-GTE M/T:
Using SST and a press, install the rear bearing.
SST 09316-2001 1
(b) Others:
Using SST and a press, install the rear bearing.
SST 09502-24010
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R07252
SST
R07225
SST
SST
(or 36 mm Deep
Socket)
Z08859
SST
(or 36 mm Deep
Socket)
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER
SA-77
1767 Author: Date:
1997 SUPRA (RM502U)
7. TEMPORARILY INSTALL DRIVE PINION, FRONT
BEARING, OIL SLINGER (EXCEPT 2JZ- GTE M/T)
AND COMPANION FLANGE
(a) Position the drive pinion in the differential carrier.
(b) Using SST and a press, install the front bearing, oil slinger
(except 2JZ-GTE M/T) and companion flange.
SST 09608-04031, 09608-06041
HINT:
Assemble the spacer, oil slinger (2JZ-GTE M/T) and oil seal af-
ter adjusting the tooth contact pattern.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to press the bearing too far onto the drive
pinion's bearing surface.
8. TEMPORARILY ADJUST DRIVE PINION PRELOAD
(a) Adjust the drive pinion preload by tightening the nut.
HINT:
Using SST (or a 36 mm deep socket wrench) to hold the com-
panion flange, tighten the nut.
SST 09229-55010, 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
New bearing preload (at starting)
2JZ-GTE M/T2.0 - 2.5 N´m (20 - 25 kgf´cm, 17.3 - 21.7 in.´lbf)
Others1.5 - 1.8 N´m (15 - 18 kgf´cm, 13.0 - 16.0 in.´lbf)
Reused bearing preload (at starting)
2JZ-GTE M/T1.0 - 1.2 N´m (10 - 12 kgf´cm, 8.9 - 10.6 in.´lbf)
Others0.5 - 0.8 N´m (5 - 8 kgf´cm, 4.3 - 6.9 in.´lbf)
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R15899
SST
R07227
SST
Upper SA-78
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER
1768 Author: Date:
1997 SUPRA (RM502U)
9. INSTALL SIDE BEARING OUTER RACE AND ADJUST
PLATE WASHER
(a) 2JZ-GTE M/T:
Using SST and a press, install the outer race.
SST 09950-60020 (09951-00910),
09950-70010 (09951-07150)
(b) Others:
Using SST and a press, install the outer race and adjust-
ing plate washer.
SST 09950-60020 (09951-00810),
09950-70010 (09951-07150)
10. 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.
11. 2JZ-GTE M/T:
INSTALL ADJUSTING PLATE WASHER AND DIFFER-
ENTIAL CARRIER RETAINERS
(a) Place the adjusting washer to the carrier retainer.
(b) Using SST and a hammer, install the carrier retainer with
adjusting washer.
SST 09950-60020 (09951-00910),
09950-70010 (09951-07150)
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 N´m (480 kgf´cm, 35 ft´lbf)
12. EXCEPT 2JZ-GTE M/T:
INSTALL DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER RETAINERS
(a) Using SST and a hammer, install the carrier retainer.
SST 09950-60020 (09951-00890),
09950-70010 (09951-07150)
(b) Tighten the 8 bolts.
Torque: 22 N´m (225 kgf´cm, 16 ft´lbf)
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R00027
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER
SA-79
1769 Author: Date:
1997 SUPRA (RM502U)
13. CHECK RING GEAR BACKLASH
Using a dial indicator, 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 minimum mea-
sured values must be less than 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.).
HINT:
The measured values should be used for reference when se-
lecting 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
No. Thickness mm(in.)No. Thickness mm (in.)No. Thickness mm (in.)
18 1.18 (0.0465)48 1.48 (0.0583)78 1.78 (0.0701)
20 1.20 (0.0472)50 1.50 (0.0591)80 1.80 (0.0709)
22 1.22 (0.0480)52 1.52 (0.0598)82 1.82 (0.0717)
24 1.24 (0.0488)54 1.54 (0.0606)84 1.84 (0.0724)
26 1.26 (0.0496)56 1.56 (0.0614)86 1.86 (0.0732)
28 1.28 (0.0504)58 1.58 (0.0622)88 1.88 (0.0740)
30 1.30 (0.0512)60 1.60 (0.0630)90 1.90 (0.0748)
32 1.32 (0.0520)62 1.62 (0.0638)92 1.92 (0.0756)
34 1.34 (0.0528)64 1.64 (0.0646)08 1.08 (0.0425)
36 1.36 (0.0535)66 1.66 (0.0654)10 1.10 (0.0433)
38 1.38 (0.0543)68 1.68 (0.0661)12 1.12 (0.0441)
40 1.40 (0.0551)70 1.70 (0.0669)14 1.14 (0.0449)
42 1.42 (0.0559)72 1.72 (0.0677)16 1.16 (0.0457)
44 1.44 (0.0567)74 1.74 (0.0685)-
46 1.46 (0.0575)76 1.76 (0.0693)-