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ASSEMBLY INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT

Before inspection and adjustment, drain gear oil.
Total Preload Torque
1. Secure final drive assembly onto an attachment.
2. Remove side flanges.
3. Rotate drive pinion back and forth 2 to 3 times to check for unusual noise and rotation malfunction.
4. Rotate drive pinion at least 20 times to check for smooth opera-
tion of the bearing.
5. Measure total preload with the preload gauge.
NOTE:
Total preload torque = Pinion bearing preload torque + Side
bearing preload torque

If measured value is out of the specification, disassemble it to
check and adjust each part. Adjust the pinion bearing preload and side bearing preload.
Adjust the pinion bearing preload first, then adjust the side bearing preload.
Drive Gear Runout
1. Remove rear cover. Refer to RFD-24, "Differential Assembly" .
2. Fit a dial indicator to the drive gear back face.
3. Rotate the drive gear to measure runout.

If the runout is outside of the repair limit, check drive gear
assembly condition; foreign material may be caught between
drive gear and differential case, or differential case or drive gear
may be deformed, etc.
CAUTION:
Replace drive gear and drive pinion gear as a set.Tool number : KV38100800 (J-25604-01)
Tool number : ST3127S000 (J-25765-A)
Total preload torque:
2.85 – 3.75 N·m (0.29 – 0.38 kg-m, 26 – 33 in-lb)
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When the preload torque is large
On pinion bearings: Replace the collapsible spacer.
On side bearings: Use thinner side bearing adjusting washers by the same amount to
each side. Refer to RFD-60, "
Side Bearing Adjusting Washer" .
When the preload is small
On pinion bearings: Tighten the drive pinion lock nut.
On side bearings: Use thicker side bearing adjusting washers by the same amount to
each side. Refer to RFD-60, "
Side Bearing Adjusting Washer" .
Runout limit: 0.05 mm (0.0020 in) or less
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4. Install bearing caps in their correct locations and tighten bearing
cap mounting bolts to the specified torque. Refer to RFD-19,
"COMPONENTS" .
5. Turn the carrier several times to seat the bearings.
6. Measure the turning torque of the carrier at the drive gear
mounting bolts with a spring gauge.
7. If the turning torque is outside the specification, use a thicker/
thinner side bearing adjusting washer to adjust. Refer to RFD-
60, "Side Gear Thrust Washer" .
CAUTION:
Select a side bearing adjusting washer for right and left
individually.
8. Record the total amount of washer thickness required for the correct carrier side bearing preload.
Pinion Gear Height
1. Make sure all parts are clean and that the bearings are well
lubricated.
2. Assemble the pinion gear bearings into the differential shim
selector tool.
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Tool number : — (J-8129)
Specification:
34.2 – 39.2 N (3.5 – 4.0 kg, 7.7 – 8.8 lb) of pulling
force at the drive gear bolt
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If the turning torque is less than the specified range:
Use a thicker thrust washer.
If the turning torque is greater than the specification:
Use a thinner thrust washer.
SPD772
Tool number : — (J-34309)
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Pinion front bearing; make sure the J-34309-3 pinion front
bearing seat is secured tightly against the J-34309-2 gauge
anvil. Then turn the pinion front bearing pilot, J-34309-5, to
secure the bearing in its proper position.

Pinion rear bearing; the pinion rear bearing pilot, J-34309-8,
is used to center the pinion rear bearing only. The pinion rear
bearing locking seat, J-34309-4, is used to lock the bearing to
the assembly.

Installation of J-34309-9 and J-34309-16; place a suitable
2.5 mm (0.098 in) thick plain washer between J-34309-9 and
J-34309-16. Both surfaces of J-34309-9 and J-34309-16 must
be parallel with a clearance of 2.5 mm (0.098 in).
3. Install the pinion rear bearing inner race into gear carrier. Then
place the pinion preload shim selector tool, J-34309-1, gauge
screw assembly.
4. Assemble the pinion front bearing inner race and the J-34309-2
gauge anvil. Assemble them together with the J-34309-1 gauge
screw in gear carrier. Make sure that the pinion height gauge
plate, J-34309-16, will turn a full 360 degrees. Tighten the two
sections together by hand.
5. Turn the assembly several times to seat the bearings.
6. Measure the turning torque at the end of the J-34309-2 gauge
anvil using preload gauge.
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SPD893
SPD199A
SPD770
Tool number : ST3127S000 (J-25765- A)
Turning torque specification:
1.0 – 1.3 N·m (0.11 – 0.13 kg-m, 9 – 11 in-lb)
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7. Place the J-34309-11 “R200A” pinion height adapter onto the
gauge plate and tighten it by hand.
CAUTION:
Make sure all machined surfaces are clean.
8. Position the side bearing discs, J-25269-4, and arbor firmly into
the side bearing bores. Install the bearing caps and tighten bear-
ing cap mounting bolts to the specified torque. Refer to RFD-19,
"COMPONENTS" .
9. Select the correct standard pinion height adjusting washer thick-
ness. Select by using a standard gauge of 3 mm (0.12 in) and
your J-34309-101 feeler gauge. Measure the distance between
the J-34309-11 pinion height adapter including the standard
gauge and the arbor.
10. Write down exact measurement (the value of feeler gauge).
11. Correct the pinion height washer size by referring to the “pinion
head number”.
There are two numbers painted on the drive pinion. The first
one refers to the drive pinion and drive gear as a matched
set. This number should be the same as the number on the
drive gear. The second number is the “pinion head height
number”. It refers to the ideal pinion height from standard
for quietest operation. Use the following chart to determine
the correct pinion height washer.
SPD208A
SPD211A
SPD204A
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10. Apply anti-corrosion oil to the thread and seat of drive pinion
lock nut, and temporarily tighten drive pinion lock nut to drive
pinion.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse drive pinion lock nut.
11. Adjust to the drive pinion lock nut tightening torque and pinion
bearing preload torque.
CAUTION:

Adjust to the lower limit of the drive pinion lock nut tight-
ening torque first.

If the preload torque exceeds the specified value, replace
collapsible spacer and tighten it again to adjust. Do not
loosen drive pinion lock nut to adjust the preload torque.

After adjustment, rotate drive pinion back and forth 2 to 3 times to check for unusual noise, rota-
tion malfunction, and other malfunctions.
12. Install differential case assembly. Refer to RFD-35, "
Differential Assembly" .
CAUTION:
Do not install rear cover yet.
13. Check and adjust drive gear runout, tooth contact, drive gear to drive pinion backlash, and companion
flange runout. Refer to RFD-20, "
Drive Gear Runout" , RFD-21, "Tooth Contact" , RFD-22, "Backlash" and
RFD-23, "
Companion Flange Runout" .
Recheck above items. Readjust the above description, if necessary.
14. Check total preload torque. Refer to RFD-20, "
Total Preload Torque" .
15. Install rear cover. Refer to RFD-35, "
Differential Assembly" .
Differential Assembly
1. Install side gear thrust washers with the same thickness as the
ones installed prior to disassembly or reinstall the old ones on
the side gears.Tool number A: KV40104000 ( — )
B: ST3127S000 (J-25765-A)
Drive pinion lock nut tightening torque:
147 – 323 N·m (15 – 32 kg-m, 109 – 238 ft-lb)
Drive pinion bearing preload:
2.65 – 3.23 N·m (0.27 – 0.32 kg-m, 24 – 28 in-lb)
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9. Install drive gear on the mounting bolts, and then tighten to the
specified torque. Refer to RFD-19, "
COMPONENTS" .
CAUTION:

Tighten bolts in a crisscross fashion.

After tightening the bolts to the specified torque, tighten
the bolts additionally by turning the bolts 31 to 36
degrees.
10. Press side bearing inner races to differential case, using the drift
and the base.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse side bearing inner race.
11. Install differential case assembly with side bearing outer races
into gear carrier.
12. Measure side bearing preload. If necessary, select the appropri-
ate side bearing adjusting washers. Refer to RFD-29, "
Side
Bearing Preload" .
13. Insert selected left and right side bearing adjusting washers in
place between side bearings and gear carrier.
14. Align matching marks on bearing cap with that on gear carrier.
15. Install bearing caps and tighten bearing cap mounting bolts to
the specified torque. Refer to RFD-19, "
COMPONENTS" .
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Tool number A: KV38100300 (J-25523)
B: ST33061000 (J-8107-2)
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16. Using the drift, drive side oil seals until it becomes flush with the
case end.
CAUTION:

Do not reuse oil seal.

When installing, do not incline oil seal.

Apply multi-purpose grease onto oil seal lips, and gear
oil onto the circumference of oil seal.
17. Check and adjust drive gear runout, tooth contact, drive gear to
drive pinion backlash, and total preload torque. Refer to RFD-
20, "Drive Gear Runout" , RFD-21, "Tooth Contact" , RFD-22,
"Backlash" and RFD-20, "Total Preload Torque" .
Recheck above items. Readjust the above description, if necessary.
18. Apply sealant to mating surface of rear cover.

Use Genuine Silicone RTV or equivalent. Refer to GI-45,
"Recommended Chemical Products and Sealants" .
CAUTION:
Remove old sealant adhering to mounting surfaces. Also
remove any moisture, oil, or foreign material adhering to
application and mounting surfaces.
19. Install rear cover on gear carrier and tighten mounting bolts with
the specified torque. Refer to RFD-19, "
COMPONENTS" .
20. Install side flange with the following procedure.
a. Attach the protector to side oil seal.
b. After the side flange is inserted and the serrated part of side
gear has engaged the serrated part of flange, remove the pro-
tector.
c. Put a suitable drift on the center of side flange, then drive it until
sound changes.
NOTE:
When installation is completed, driving sound of the side flange
turns into a sound which seems to affect the whole final drive.
d. Confirm that the dimension of the side flange installation (Mea-
surement A) in the figure comes into the following.Tool number : KV38100200 (J-26233)
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Tool number : KV38107900 (J-39352)
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Measurement A: 326 – 328 mm (12.83 – 12.91 in)
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Disassembly and Assembly (R200V LSD)NDS0000K
COMPONENTS
1. Drive pinion lock nut 2. Companion flange 3. Front oil seal
4. Pinion front bearing 5. Gear carrier 6. Side oil seal
7. Side flange 8. Collapsible spacer 9. Pinion rear bearing
10. Pinion height adjusting washer 11. Drive pinion 12. Side bearing adjusting washer
13. Side bearing 14. Drive gear 15. Differential case B
16. Side gear thrust washer 17. Circular clip 18. Side gear
19. Pinion mate shaft 20. Pinion mate thrust washer 21. Pinion mate gear
22. Viscous coupling 23. Differential case A 24. Bearing cap
25. Filler plug 26. Gasket 27. Rear cover
28. Drain plug
A: Oil seal lip
B: Screw hole
C: After tightening the bolts to the specified torque, tighten the bolts additionally by turning the bolts 31 to 36 degrees.
Refer to GI-11, "
Components" and the followings for the symbols in the figure.
:Apply gear oil.
:Apply anti-corrosion oil.
:Apply Genuine Silicone RTV or equivalent. Refer to GI-45, "
Recommended Chemical Products and Sealants" .
:Apply Genuine High Strength Thread Locking Sealant or equivalent. Refer to GI-45, "
Recommended Chemical Prod-
ucts and Sealants" .
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