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SUNSHADE
Removal
NOTE:
Detaching is possible even with the sunshade attached on the vehicle.
1. Remove the headlining. Refer to EI-43, "
Removal and Installation" .
2. Remove sunshade stopper.
3. The protection tape is pasted to the sunshade knob.
4. Pull sunshade out of the rear end of the sunroof frame, and remove it from the frame.
CAUTION:
Do not damage the sunshade and sunshade knob while lift-
ing up a little.
Installation
Install in the reverse order of removal.
WIND DEFLECTOR
Removal
NOTE:
Detaching is possible even with the wind deflector attached on the vehicle.
1. The sunroof is opened.
2. Remove spring hinge screws, then remove hinge from the frame.
3. Remove the wind deflector.
Installation
Install in the reverse order of removal.
SUNROOF MOTOR ASSEMBLY
Removal
1. Remove headlining. Refer to EI-43, "Removal and Installation" .
2. Remove motor mounting screw.
3. Disconnect harness connector from sunroof motor assembly, then remove sunroof motor assembly.
CAUTION:
When removing the sunroof motor assembly, be sure that
the sunroof is in the fully closed position.
Do not run the removed sunroof motor assembly as a
single unit.
PIIA5064E
PIIA3510E
PIIA6189E
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Installation
Move the sunroof motor assembly laterally little by little so that the gear is completely engaged into the wire on
the sunroof unit assembly and the mounting surface becomes parallel. Then secure the sunroof motor
assembly with screws.
CAUTION:
Before installing the sunroof motor assembly, be sure to place the link and wire assembly in the
symmetrical and fully closed position.
Confirm the body ground of the noise cover is connected.
Initialization of it after installing the sunroof motor. Refer to RF-12, "INITIALIZATION PROCEDURE"
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PIIA5062E
PIIA5063E
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REAR FINAL DRIVE
PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 2
Service Notice or Precautions ............................. ..... 2
PREPARATION ...................................................... ..... 3
Special Service Tools .......................................... ..... 3
Commercial Service Tools ................................... ..... 6
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH)
TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................... ..... 7
NVH Troubleshooting Chart ................................ ..... 7
DESCRIPTION ....................................................... ..... 8
Cross-Sectional View .......................................... ..... 8
DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL ................................... ..... 9
Changing Differential Gear Oil ............................ ..... 9
DRAINING ........................................................ ..... 9
FILLING ............................................................ ..... 9
Checking Differential Gear Oil ............................. ..... 9
OIL LEAKAGE AND OIL LEVEL ...................... ..... 9
FRONT OIL SEAL ................................................. ... 10
Removal and Installation ..................................... ... 10
IDENTIFICATION STAMP OF REPLACEMENT
FREQUENCY OF FRONT OIL SEAL .............. ... 10
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 10
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 12
SIDE OIL SEAL ..................................................... ... 14
Removal and Installation ..................................... ... 14
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 14
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 14 REAR FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY .........................
... 16
Removal and Installation ..................................... ... 16
COMPONENTS ................................................ ... 16
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 16
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 17
Disassembly and Assembly ................................. ... 18
COMPONENTS ................................................ ... 18
ASSEMBLY INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT ... 19
DISASSEMBLY ................................................ ... 22
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY ............. ... 26
ADJUSTMENT AND SELECTION OF ADJUST-
ING WASHERS ................................................ ... 26
ASSEMBLY ...................................................... ... 31
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ... ... 37
General Specifications ......................................... ... 37
Inspection and Adjustment .................................. ... 37
DRIVE GEAR RUNOUT ................................... ... 37
DIFFERENTIAL SIDE GEAR CLEARANCE .... ... 37
PRELOAD TORQUE ........................................ ... 37
BACKLASH ...................................................... ... 37
COMPANION FLANGE RUNOUT .................... ... 37
SELECTIVE PARTS ......................................... ... 37
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PRECAUTIONS
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PRECAUTIONSPFP:00001
Service Notice or PrecautionsNDS000BH
Check for the correct installation status prior to removal or disassembly. If matching marks are required,
be certain they do not interfere with the function of the parts when applied.
Overhaul should be done in a clean work area, it is preferable to work in dustproof area.
Before disassembly, using steam or white gasoline, completely remove sand and mud from the exterior of
the unit, preventing them from entering into the unit during disassembly or assembly.
Check appearance of the disassembled parts for damage, deformation, and unusual wear. Replace them
with a new ones if necessary.
Gaskets, seals and O-rings should be replaced any time when the unit is disassembled.
In principle, tighten bolts or nuts gradually in several steps working diagonally from inside to outside. If
tightening sequence is specified, observe it.
Clean and flush the parts sufficiently and blow-dry them.
Be careful not to damage sliding surfaces and mating surfaces.
When applying sealant, remove the old sealant from the mounting surface; then remove any moisture, oil,
and foreign materials from the application and mounting surfaces.
Always use shop paper for cleaning the inside of components.
Avoid using cotton gloves or shop rags to prevent entering of lint.
During assembly, observe the specified tightening torque, and apply new gear oil, petroleum jelly, or multi-
purpose grease as specified for each vehicle, if necessary.
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PREPARATIONPFP:00002
Special Service ToolsNDS000BI
The actual shapes of Kent-Moore tools may differ from those of special service tools illustrated here.
Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool name Description
KV381054S0
(J-34286)
Puller Removing front oil seal
ST30720000
(J-25405)
Drift
a: 77 mm (3.03 in) dia.
b: 55.5 mm (2.185 in) dia.
Installing front oil seal
Installing pinion rear bearing outer race
KV40104100
(—)
Attachment Removing side flange (For VQ35DE models)
KV40101000
(—)
Attachment Removing side flange (For VK45DE models)
ST36230000
(J-25840-A)
Sliding hammer Removing side flange
KV38100200
(J-26233)
Drift
a: 65 mm (2.56 in) dia.
b: 49 mm (1.93 in) dia. Installing side oil seal
KV38107900
(J-39352)
Protector Installing side flange
ZZA0601D
ZZA0811D
ZZA0804D
NT159
ZZA0803D
ZZA1143D
S-NT129
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PREPARATION
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KV38100800
(J-25604-01)
Attachment
a: 541 mm (21.30 in)
b: 200 mm (7.87 in) Fixing unit assembly
ST3127S000
(J-25765-A)
Preload gauge
1: GG91030000 (J-25765)
Torque wrench
2: HT62940000 (—)
Socket adapter (1/2 ″)
3: HT62900000 (—)
Socket adapter (3/8 ″) Measuring pinion bearing preload and total
preload
K V 1 0 1111 0 0
(J-37228)
Seal cutter Removing rear cover
ST3306S001
(J-22888-D)
Differential side bearing puller set
1: ST33051001
(J-22888-20)
Puller
2: ST33061000
(J-8107-2)
Base
a: 28.5 mm (1.122 in) dia.
b: 38 mm (1.50 in) dia. Removing and installing side bearing inner
race
ST30031000
(J-22912-01)
Replacer Removing pinion rear bearing inner race
KV40105230
(—)
Drift
a: 92 mm (3.62 in) dia.
b: 86 mm (3.39 in) dia.
c: 45 mm (1.77 in) dia. Installing pinion rear bearing outer race
Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool name Description
SDIA0267E
NT124
S-NT046
NT072
ZZA0700D
PDIA0591E
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ST30613000
(J-25742-3)
Drift
a: 72 mm (2.83 in) dia.
b: 48 mm (1.89 in) dia. Installing pinion front bearing outer race
ST30611000
(J-25742-1)
Drift bar Installing pinion front bearing outer race (Use
with ST30613000)
ST30901000
(J-26010-01)
Drift
a: 79 mm (3.11 in) dia.
b: 45 mm (1.77 in) dia.
c: 35.2 mm (1.386 in) dia. Installing pinion rear bearing inner race
KV38100300
(J-25523)
Drift
a: 54 mm (2.13 in) dia.
b: 46 mm (1.81 in) dia.
c: 32 mm (1.26 in) dia. Installing side bearing inner race
(J-8129)
Spring gauge Measuring turning torque
(J-34309)
Differential shim selector tool Adjusting bearing preload and pinion gear
height
(J-25269-4)
Side bearing disc (2 Req'd) Selecting pinion height adjusting washer
Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool name Description
ZZA1000D
S-NT090
ZZA0978D
ZZA1046D
NT127
NT134
NT136
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PREPARATION
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Commercial Service ToolsNDS000BJ
Tool nameDescription
Flange wrench Removing and installing drive pinion lock nut
Spacer
a: 60 mm (2.36 in) dia.
b: 36 mm (1.42 in) dia.
c: 30 mm (1.18 in) Installing pinion front bearing inner race
Power tool Loosening nuts and bolts
NT035
ZZA1133D
PBIC0190E