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RFD-4
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 cutterRemoving 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)
ReplacerRemoving 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 nameDescription
SDIA0267E
NT124
S-NT046
NT072
ZZA0700D
PDIA0591E
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PREPARATION
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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 barInstalling 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 gaugeMeasuring turning torque
(J-34309)
Differential shim selector toolAdjusting 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 nameDescription
ZZA1000D
S-NT090
ZZA0978D
ZZA1046D
NT127
NT134
NT136
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RFD-6
PREPARATION
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Commercial Service ToolsNDS000F0
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 toolLoosening bolts and nuts
NT035
ZZA1133D
PBIC0190E
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NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
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NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTINGPFP:00003
NVH Troubleshooting ChartNDS000F1
Use the chart below to help you find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
×: ApplicableReference page
Refer to RFD-26, "
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
" .
Refer to RFD-20, "
Tooth Contact
" .
Refer to RFD-26, "
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
" .
Refer to RFD-21, "
Backlash
" .
Refer to RFD-22, "
Companion Flange Runout
" .
Refer to RFD-9, "
Checking Differential Gear Oil
" .
NVH in PR section.
NVH in FAX, RAX, FSU and RSU sections.
NVH in WT section.
NVH in WT section.
NVH in FAX and RAX section.
NVH in BR section.
NVH in PS section.
Possible cause and SUSPECTED PARTS
Gear tooth rough
Gear contact improper
Tooth surfaces worn
Backlash incorrect
Companion flange excessive runout
Gear oil improper
PROPELLER SHAFT
AXLE AND SUSPENSION
TIRES
ROAD WHEEL
DRIVE SHAFT
BRAKES
STEERING
Symptom Noise×××××××××××××
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RFD-8
DESCRIPTION
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DESCRIPTIONPFP:00000
Cross-Sectional ViewNDS000F2
1. Side flange 2. Pinion mate gear 3. Drive gear
4. Pinion mate shaft 5. Differential case 6. Side bearing
7. Drive pinion 8. Pinion front bearing 9. Companion flange
10. Collapsible spacer 11. Pinion rear bearing 12. Side gear
PDIA0476E
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DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL
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DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OILPFP:KLD30
Changing Differential Gear OilNDS000F3
DRAINING
1. Stop engine.
2. Remove drain plug (1) and drain gear oil.
3. Set a gasket on drain plug (1) and install it to final drive assem-
bly and tighten to the specified torque. Refer to RFD-18, "
COM-
PONENTS" .
CAUTION:
Do not reuse gasket.
FILLING
1. Remove filler plug (1). Fill with new gear oil until oil level reaches
the specified level near filler plug mounting hole.
2. After refilling oil, check oil level. Set a gasket to filler plug (1),
then install it to final drive assembly. Refer to RFD-18, "
COMPO-
NENTS" .
CAUTION:
Do not reuse gasket.
Checking Differential Gear OilNDS000F4
OIL LEAKAGE AND OIL LEVEL
Make sure that oil is not leaking from final drive assembly or around it.
Remove filler plug (1) and check oil level from filler plug mount-
ing hole as shown in the figure.
CAUTION:
Do not start engine while checking oil level.
Set a gasket on filler plug (1) and install it on final drive assem-
bly. Refer to RFD-18, "
COMPONENTS" .
CAUTION:
Do not reuse gasket.
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Oil grade and Viscosity:
Refer to MA-12, "
Fluids and Lubricants" .
Oil capacity:
Approx. 1.4 (3 US pt, 2-1/2 Imp pt)
PDIA0749J
PDIA0749J
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RFD-10
FRONT OIL SEAL
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FRONT OIL SEALPFP:38189
Removal and InstallationNDS000F5
CAUTION:
Verify identification stamp of replacement frequency put in the lower part of gear carrier to determine
replacement for collapsible spacer when replacing front oil seal. Refer to RFD-10, "
IDENTIFICATION
STAMP OF REPLACEMENT FREQUENCY OF FRONT OIL SEAL" . If necessary collapsible spacer
replacement, remove final drive assembly and disassemble it to replace front oil seal and collapsible
spacer. Refer to RFD-16, "
Removal and Installation" and RFD-18, "Disassembly and Assembly" .
NOTE:
The reuse of collapsible spacer is prohibited in principle. However, it is reusable on a one-time basis
only in cases when replacing front oil seal.
IDENTIFICATION STAMP OF REPLACEMENT FREQUENCY OF FRONT OIL SEAL
The diagonally shaded area in the figure shows stamping point
for replacement frequency of front oil seal.
The following table shows if collapsible spacer replacement is
needed before replacing front oil seal.
When collapsible spacer replacement is required, disassemble
final drive assembly to replace collapsible spacer and front oil
seal. Refer to RFD-18, "
Disassembly and Assembly" .
CAUTION:
Be sure to make a stamping after replacing front oil seal.
After replacing front oil seal, make a stamping on the stamping point in accordance with the table below in
order to identify replacement frequency.
CAUTION:
Stamping shall be made from left to right.
REMOVAL
1. Drain gear oil. Refer to RFD-9, "DRAINING" .
2. Make a judgment if a collapsible spacer replacement is required. Refer to RFD-10, "
IDENTIFICATION
STAMP OF REPLACEMENT FREQUENCY OF FRONT OIL SEAL" .
3. Remove center muffler with a power tool. Refer to EX-3, "
EXHAUST SYSTEM" .
4. Remove rear wheel sensor. Refer to BRC-54, "
WHEEL SENSOR" .
5. Remove drive shaft from final drive. Then suspend it by wire etc. Refer to RAX-8, "
REAR DRIVE SHAFT"
.
Stamp collapsible spacer replacement
No stamp Not required
“0” or “0” on the far right of stamp Required
“01” or “1” on the far right of stamp Not required
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Stamp before stamping Stamping on the far right Stamping
No stamp00
“0”
(Front oil seal was replaced once.)101
“01”
(Collapsible spacer and front oil seal were replaced last time.)0 010
“0” is on the far right.
(Only front oil seal was replaced last time.)1...01
“1” is on the far right.
(Collapsible spacer and front oil seal were replaced last time.)0 ...010
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FRONT OIL SEAL
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6. Install attachment to side flange, and then pull out the side
flange with the sliding hammer.
For VQ35DE models
NOTE:
Circular clip installation position: Final drive side
For VK45DE models
NOTE:
Circular clip installation position: Final drive side
7. Remove propeller shaft. Refer to PR-8, "
Removal and Installa-
tion" .
8. Measure the total preload with the preload gauge.
NOTE:
Record the preload measurement.
9. Put matching mark (B) on the end of the drive pinion. The
matching mark (B) should be in line with the matching mark (A)
on companion flange (1).
CAUTION:
For matching mark, use paint. Do not damage companion
flange and drive pinion.
NOTE:
The matching mark (A) on the final drive companion flange (1)
indicates the maximum vertical runout position.
10. Remove drive pinion lock nut using the flange wrench.Tool number A: KV40104100 ( — )
B: ST36230000 (J-25840-A)
SDIA1582E
Tool number A: KV40101000 ( — )
B: ST36230000 (J-25840-A)
SDIA1583E
Tool number A: ST3127S000 (J-25765-A)
PDIA0977E
PDIA0750J
PDIA0978E