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PROPELLER SHAFT &
DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER
SECTION
PD
CONTENTS
PREPARATION................................................................1
Special Service Tools ..................................................1
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH)
TROUBLESHOOTING.....................................................4
NVH Troubleshooting Chart.........................................4
PROPELLER SHAFT......................................................5
Front Propeller Shaft ...................................................5
Rear Propeller Shaft ....................................................5
On-vehicle Service.......................................................6
Removal and Installation .............................................7
Inspection.....................................................................7
Disassembly.................................................................7
Assembly .....................................................................8
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE (Final Drive)..........................10
Front Oil Seal Replacement ......................................10
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION.................................. 11
Removal ..................................................................... 11
Installation .................................................................. 11
FRONT FINAL DRIVE...................................................12
REAR FINAL DRIVE.....................................................13
DISASSEMBLY..............................................................14
Pre-inspection ............................................................14
Differential Carrier......................................................15
Differential Case ........................................................17
INSPECTION..................................................................19
Ring Gear and Drive Pinion ......................................19
Differential Case Assembly........................................19Bearing.......................................................................19
LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL.....................................20
Preparation for Disassembly .....................................20
Disassembly...............................................................21
Inspection...................................................................21
Adjustment .................................................................23
Assembly ...................................................................24
ADJUSTMENT...............................................................27
Drive Pinion Height ....................................................27
Tooth Contact.............................................................29
ASSEMBLY....................................................................31
Differential Case Ð 4-pinion type Ð.........................31
Differential Case Ð 2-pinion type Ð.........................32
Differential Carrier......................................................33
DIFFERENTIAL LOCK..................................................37
Actuator and Fork ......................................................37
Disassembly...............................................................38
Inspection...................................................................39
Assembly ...................................................................40
System Description ....................................................43
Component Parts Location ........................................44
Wiring Diagram Ð DIFF/L Ð/LHD Models ...............45
Wiring Diagram Ð DIFF/L Ð/RHD Models ...............47
Electrical Components Inspection .............................49
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)..........51
Propeller Shaft ...........................................................51
Final Drive..................................................................52
PD
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Tool number
Tool nameDescriptionUnit application
H233B
ST3127S000
Preload gauge
V1GG91030000
Torque wrench
V2HT62900000
Socket adapter (1/2²)
V3HT62940000
Socket adapter (3/8²)NT124
Measuring pinion bearing
preload and total preload
X
ST3125S000
Drive pinion setting
gauge set
V1ST31251000
Drive pinion height
gauge
V2ST31181001
Dummy shaft
NT524
Selecting pinion height
adjusting washer
X
KV40104000
Drive pinion ¯ange
wrench
NT113
Removing and installing pro-
peller shaft lock nut and drive
pinion lock nut
X
ST0237S000
Differential side bearing
puller set
V1ST33051001
Puller
V2ST02371000
Adapter
NT072
Removing and installing side
bearing inner race
X
a: 40 mm (1.57 in) dia.
b: 50 mm (1.97 in) dia.
ST33081000
Adapter
NT431
Installing side bearing inner
cone
X
a: 43 mm (1.69 in) dia.
b: 33.5 mm (1.319 in) dia.
ST33190000
Differential side bearing
drift
NT085
Installing side bearing inner
cone
X
a: 52 mm (2.05 in) dia.
b: 45.5 mm (1.791 in) dia.
c: 34 mm (1.34 in) dia.
KV31100300
Fork rod pin punch
NT410
Removing pinion mate shaft
lock pin
X
a: 4.5 mm (0.177 in) dia.
PREPARATION
Special Service Tools (Cont'd)
PD-2
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Differential Carrier
1. Mount differential carrier on Tools.
Tool number:
j
AST0501S000
j
BST06340000
2. Put matchmarks on one side of side bearing cap with paint or
punch to ensure that it is replaced in proper position during
reassembly.
Bearing caps are line-bored during manufacture and should
be put back in their original places.
3. Remove side lock ®ngers and side bearing caps.
4. Remove side bearing adjuster with Tool.
Tool number:
ST32580000
5. Remove differential case assembly with a pry bar.
SPD139
SPD249
SPD250
SPD684
SPD685
DISASSEMBLY
PD-15
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11. Remove pinion rear bearing inner cone and drive pinion height
adjusting washer with press and Tool.
Tool number: ST30031000
Differential Case
1. Remove side bearing inner cones.
To prevent damage to bearing, engage puller jaws in groove.
Tool number:
j
AST33051001
j
BST02371000
Be careful not to confuse left and right hand parts.
Keep bearing and bearing race for each side together.
2. Loosen ring gear bolts in a criss-cross pattern.
3. Tap ring gear off differential case with a soft hammer.
Tap evenly all around to keep ring gear from binding.
4. Drive out pinion mate shaft lock pin, with punch from ring gear
side (2-pinion type differential case).
Lock pin is calked at pin hole mouth on differential case.
SPD018
SPD207A
SPD022
SPD024
SPD025
DISASSEMBLY
Differential Carrier (Cont'd)
PD-17
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Ring Gear and Drive Pinion
Check gear teeth for scoring, cracking or chipping. If any damaged
part is evident, replace ring gear and drive pinion as a set (hypoid
gear set).
Differential Case Assembly
Check mating surfaces of differential case, side gears, pinion mate
gears, pinion mate shaft, thrust block and thrust washers.
Bearing
1. Thoroughly clean bearing.
2. Check bearings for wear, scratches, pitting or ¯aking.
Check tapered roller bearing for smooth rotation. If damaged,
replace outer race and inner cone as a set.
SPD530
SPD717
SPD715
INSPECTION
PD-19
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Disassembly
1. Remove side bearing inner cone with Tool.
2. Loosen ring gear bolts in a criss-cross pattern.
3. Tap ring gear off gear case with a soft hammer.
Tap evenly all around to keep ring gear from binding.
4. Loosen screws on differential cases A and B using a press.
5. Separate differential cases A and B. Draw out component parts
(discs and plates, etc.).
Put marks on gears, discs and plates so that they can be rein-
stalled in their original positions from which they were
removed.
Inspection
CONTACT SURFACES
1. Clean the disassembled parts in suitable solvent and blow dry
with compressed air.
2. If following surfaces are found with burrs or scratches, smooth
with oil stone.
V1Differential case A
V2Differential case B
V3Pressure ring
V4Thrust washer
V5Pinion mate shaft
V6Thrust block
V7Pinion mate gear
V8Side gear
SPD476
SPD507
SPD503
LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL
PD-21
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4. Install pressure ring.
5. Install side gear by inserting projected portion of disc.
6. Install pinion mate gears and shaft.
Always attach pinion mate shaft to ``V'' groove in pressure ring
with ¯at surfaces facing up and down.
7. Install thrust block.
8. Install differential case A side components in the opposite way
of differential case B components.
9. Apply gear oil to differential case A, and attach thrust washer
to it.
SPD481
SPD482
SPD483
SPD505
SPD506
LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL
Assembly (Cont'd)
PD-25
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10. Install differential case A on differential case B. Align the match-
ing marks on the cases, then install screws while pushing dif-
ferential case down using a press.
Press force:
7,846 N (800 kg, 1,764 lb)
11. After all parts have been assembled, check and adjust the fol-
lowing:
DIFFERENTIAL TORQUE INSPECTION
a. Place side gear in a vise with Tool into the gear splines.
b. Turn side gear several times, then measure the differential
torque after side gear begins to rotate in order to determine
whether it is within the speci®ed range. If it is not, adjust it by
selecting a friction disc. (Refer to SDS for adjustment parts.)
Differential torque:
108 - 137 Nzm (11 - 14 kg-m, 80 - 101 ft-lb)
Tool number: KV38106400
SIDE GEAR BACKLASH INSPECTION
Check backlash of side gear on both sides. Using a feeler gauge,
measure clearance between side gear and thrust washer. If it is not
within speci®cations, adjust it by selecting a thrust washer. (Refer
to SDS.)
Side gear backlash:
Differential case A side
0.05 - 0.20 mm (0.0020 - 0.0079 in)
Differential case B side
0.05 - 0.20 mm (0.0020 - 0.0079 in)
12. After checking and adjusting, tighten ring gear bolts in a criss-
cross fashion.
13. Bend up lock straps to lock bolts in place.
14. Install side bearing inner race with Tool.
SPD507
SPD508
SPD411
LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL
Assembly (Cont'd)
PD-26