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REAR DIFFERENTIAL
M–57
M
Side Bearing Inner Race Assembly Note
Caution
•Do not mix up the left and right side bearing inner races.
1. Press the side bearing inner races into the gear
case using the SSTs.
Thrust washer assembly note
1. Assemble the side gears, thrust washers and pinion gears to the gear case, then assemble the knock pin.
2. After assembling the knock pin, make a crimp so that the pin will not come out of the gear case.
3. Set a dial gauge to the pinion gear as indicated in
the figure.
4. Secure one of the side gears.
5. Move the pinion gear and measure the backlash
at the end of the pinion gear.
•If the backlash exceeds the standard, use the
thrust washers to adjust.
Standard backlash
0.1 mm {0.004 in} or less
Thrust washer thickness
mm {in}
17 Adjusting shim (L)
(See M–61 Adjusting Shim Assembly Note)
18 Spacer
19 Side bearing outer race
20 Rear differential component
21 Adjusting shim (R)22 Bearing cap
(See M–63 Bearing Cap Assembly Note)
23 Rear cover
(See M–64 Rear Cover Assembly Note)
24 Differential oil temperature sensor
25 Oil seal
(See M–64 Oil Seal Assembly Note)
49 F401 331
49 F401 337A
A6A63192020
Identification mark Thickness
F001 27 252 2.0 {0.079}
F001 27 253 2.1 {0.083}
F001 27 254 2.2 {0.086}
A6A63192021
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REAR DIFFERENTIAL
M–61
M
Locknut Assembly Note
Drive pinion preload adjustment
1. Apply differential oil to a new locknut.
2. Assemble a new collapsible spacer, bearing inner race (front bearing), and locknut to the drive pinion, and
temporarily tighten the locknut.
3. Turn the serrated part of the drive pinion by hand to seat the bearing.
4. Tighten the locknut temporarily tightened in Step
1 from the lower limit of the specified tightening
torque using the SSTs, and make this the
specified preload.
•If the specified preload cannot be obtained
within the specified tightening torque, replace
the collapsible spacer and inspect again.
Tightening torque
240—441 N·m {24.5—44.9 kgf·m, 177—325
ft·lbf}
Drive pinion preload
1.3—1.8 N·m {13.3—18.3 kgf·cm, 11.5—15.9
in·lbf}
5. Crimp the locknut using a chisel and hammer.
Adjusting Shim Assembly Note
1. Assemble the differential carrier to the SSTs.
2. Assemble the spacer to the differential carrier.
3. Stack the side bearing outer race and gear case
component on the surface plate as indicated in
the figure, and measure the height using a caliper
and a ruler. This is value A.
4. Measure the width of the installed differential in
the differential carrier with the spacer installed.
This is value B.
5. The combined thickness of the left and right
adjusting shims is obtained by the following
formula.
C
1 = B – A + 0.15 mm {0.006 in}
C
2 = B – A + 0.44 mm {0.017 in}
6. If the combined thickness of the previously
installed adjusting shims is between C1 and C2,
use the shims as they are.
7. If the combined thickness of the previously
installed adjusting shims is not between C1 and
C2, or if the adjusting shims have to be replaced,
select two appropriate adjusting shims from the table below.
49 L027 006
49 L027 007
A6A63192030
LOCKNUT
1.0 mm {0.04 in}
A6E63192032
A
A6A63192033
B
SPACER
A6E63192034
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M–64
REAR DIFFERENTIAL
Rear Cover Assembly Note
Caution
•Clean away the old sealant before applying the new sealant.
•Install the rear differential within 10 minutes after applying sealant.
•Allow the sealant to set at least 30 minutes after installation before filling the differential with the
specified oil.
1. Clean the alignment surface of the carrier and rear cover, and apply a thin coat of sealant.
2. Install the rear cover.
Tightening torque
15.7—22.6 N·m {1.6—2.3 kgf·m, 11.6—16.6 ft·lbf}
Oil Seal Assembly Note
1. Apply differential oil to the new oil seal lip.
2. Assemble the oil seal using the SSTs.
End Of Sie
49 G030 796
49 G030 797
A6A63192041
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ELECTRONIC 4WD CONTROL SYSTEM
M–65
M
DIFFERENTIAL OIL TEMPERATURE SENSOR INSPECTIONA6E632227100209
Warning
•Hot differential oil may cause severe burns. Do not perform maintenance while differential oil is
hot.
1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
2. Disconnect the differential oil temperature sensor connector and remove the differential oil temperature sensor.
3. Wrap the differential oil temperature sensor with
plastic wrap and immerse it into a beaker filled
with water. Gradually raise the water
temperature, and measure resistance between
differential oil temperature sensor terminals A and
B.
•If not as specified, inspect the harness for
continuity. If there is normal continuity
between the terminals, replace the differential
oil temperature sensor.
Specification
4. Install the differential oil temperature sensor and connect the connector.
5. Connect the negative (-) battery cable.
End Of Sie
DIFFERENTIAL OIL TEMPERATURE SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATIONA6E632227100210
Warning
•Hot differential oil may cause severe burns. Do not perform maintenance while differential oil is
hot.
1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
2. Disconnect the differential oil temperature sensor connector.
3. Remove the differential oil temperature sensor.
4. Apply differential oil to the O-ring.
5. Install the differential oil temperature sensor.
Tightening torque
12.7—17.3 N·m {1.3—1.7 kgf·m, 9.4—12.7
ft·lbf}
6. Connect the differential oil temperature sensor
connector.
7. Connect the negative (-) battery cable.
End Of Sie
ELECTRONIC 4WD CONTROL SYSTEM
Water temperature (°C {°F}) Resistance (kirohm)
0 {32} 91—100
10 {50} 56—61
20 {68} 35—39
30 {86} 23—25
40 {104} 14—17
50 {122} 10—11
60 {140} 7.1—7.9
70 {158} 5.0—5.6
80 {176} 3.6—4.0
A B
A6J63222101
DIFFERENTIAL OIL
TEMPERATURE SENSOR
A6E63222102
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M–66
ELECTRONIC 4WD CONTROL SYSTEM
4WD SOLENOID INSPECTIONA6E6322271002111. Disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
2. Disconnect the 4WD solenoid connector.
3. Measure resistance between 4WD solenoid
connector terminals A and B.
•If the resistance is not within the specification,
replace the coupling unit.
Resistance
1.5—2.0 ohms
(Rear differential oil temperature at 20°C
{68°F})
4. Connect the 4WD solenoid connector.
5. Connect the negative (-) battery cable.
End Of Sie
4WD CONTROL MODURE INSPECTIONA6E632227100212
Note
•4WD CM terminal voltage can vary depending on measuring conditions and vehicle aging, resulting in
misdiagnosis. Therefore, it is necessary to perform an overall inspection of the input/output systems and
4WD CM to determine which part is malfunctioning.
•With the 4WD CM connector connected, measure voltage by connecting the voltmeter negative (-) lead to
the body ground and positive (+) lead to each 4WD CM terminal.
1. Measure voltage or resistance at each 4WD CM terminal using a voltmeter and an ohmmeter.
•If not as specified, replace the 4WD CM.
Terminal Voltage List (Reference)
A
B
A6J63222103
Terminal SignalInput/
outputConnected
toMeasuring
itemTest conditionVoltage (V)/
ContinuityInspection location
in case of failure
ADifferential oil
temperature
sensor signalInputDifferential oil
temperature
sensorVoltageIgnition
key
ONDifferential oil
temperature
20°C {68°F}3.0•Inspect
differential oil
temperature
sensor
•Inspect related
harness Differential oil
temperature
60°C {140°F}1.4
B——— ——— — —
CDifferential oil
temperature
sensor GND—Differential oil
temperature
sensorContinuity Any condition Yes•Inspect related
harness
D——— ——— — —
E——— ——— — —
F——— ——— — —
GCAN-HInput/
output—Perform measurement during DTC inspection.—
HCAN-LInput/
output—Perform measurement during DTC inspection.—
A
B C
D E
F G
H I
J K
L M
N O
P
A6J63222104
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M–68
ELECTRONIC 4WD CONTROL SYSTEM
COUPLING COMPONENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATIONA6E6322271002141. Drain the differential oil into a container.
2. Remove the after silencer, presilencer, and the catalytic converter. (See F1–30 EXHAUST SYSTEM
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
3. Remove the propeller shaft. (See L–5 PROPELLER SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
4. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
6. Add differential oil.
.
Coupling Component Removal Note
1. Support the coupling unit with a transmission jack.
2. Cut away the coupling unit using an oil pan seal
cutter.
Coupling Component Installation Note
Note
•Clean away the old sealant before applying the new sealant.
•Install the coupling unit within 10 minutes after applying sealant.
•Allow the sealant to set at least 30 minutes after installation before filling the differential with the specified
oil.
3
12
SEALANTSEALANT
74.5—104.9
{7.6—10.6, 55.0—77.3}22.6—26.4
{2.4—2.6, 16.7—19.4}
N·m {kgf·m, ft·lbf}
A6E63222106
1 4WD solenoid connector
2Bolt3 Coupling component
(See M–68 Coupling Component Removal Note)
(See M–68 Coupling Component Installation Note)
OIL PAN
SEAL CUTTER
A6E63222107
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ELECTRONIC 4WD CONTROL SYSTEM
M–69
M
1. Apply sealant to the coupling case surface that contacts the rear differential case.
2. Install the coupling unit to the rear differential so
that the two tabs on the coupling unit engage the
rear differential grooves (two locations).
Tightening torque
22.6—26.4 N·m {2.4—2.6 kgf·m, 16.7—19.4
ft·lbf}
End Of Sie
COUPLING COMPONENT DISASSEMBLYA6E632227100215
Warning
•The engine stand is equipped with a self-lock mechanism, however, if the coupling unit is in a
tilted condition, the self-lock mechanism could become inoperative. If the coupling unit
unexpectedly rotates it could cause injury, therefore do not maintain the coupling unit in a tilted
condition. When turning the coupling unit, grasp the rotation handle firmly.
.
GROOVE
REAR DIFFERENTIAL COUPLING UNITTA B
A6E63222108
SST
SST
SST
SST
9
8
75
4
3
1
2
10
6
A6J63222109
1 Locknut
(See M–70 Locknut Disassembly Note)
2Washer
3 Companion flange
(See M–70 Companion Flange Disassembly Note)
4 Output shaft
(See M–71 Output Shaft Disassembly Note)5 Coupling component
6Oil seal
7Shim
8 Retaining ring
9 Bearing
(See M–71 Bearing Disassembly Note)
10 Coupling case
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M–72
ELECTRONIC 4WD CONTROL SYSTEM
COUPLING COMPONENT ASSEMBLYA6E632227100216
Warning
•The engine stand is equipped with a self-lock mechanism, however, if the coupling unit is in a
tilted condition, the self-lock mechanism could become inoperative. If the coupling unit
unexpectedly rotates it could cause injury, therefore do not maintain the coupling unit in a tilted
condition. When turning the coupling unit, grasp the rotation handle firmly.
.
98
7
5
4
3
1
2
10
6
SST
SST
R
SST
SST
SST
R
OIL
36.3—53.9
{3.7—5.4, 26.8—39.7}
167—226
{17.1—23.0,
124—166}
N·m {kgf·m, ft·lbf}
A6E63222117
1 Coupling component
2 Output shaft
(See M–73 Output Shaft Assembly Note)
3 Bearing
(See M–73 Bearing Assembly Note)
4 Retaining ring
5 Coupling case
(See M–73 Coupling Case Assembly Note)6Shim
7 Oil seal
(See M–74 Oil Seal Assembly Note)
8 Companion flange
(See M–74 Companion Flange Assembly Note)
9Washer
10 Locknut
(See M–74 Locknut Assembly Note)