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(b) Measure the side gear backlash while holding 1
pinion gear toward the differential case.
Backlash:
0.05 to 0.20 mm (0.0020 to 0.0079 in.)
If the backlash is not within the specification, install
the 2 side gear thrust washers of different
thicknesses.
HINT:
• Measure the backlash of the side gear with the
side gear shaft installed.
• Refer to the following table to select 2 thrust
washers which ensures that the backlash is
within the specification.
Thrust washer thickness
(c) Remove the side gear shaft.
(d) Using a pin punch (5 mm) and a hammer, install the
straight pin through the differential case and hole of
the pinion shaft.
(e) Using a chisel and a hammer, stake the outside of
the differential case pin hole.
3. INSTALL DIFFERENTIAL RING GEAR
(a) Clean the contact surfaces of the differential case
and ring gear.
(b) Heat the ring gear to approx. 100
C (212F) in
boiling water.
(c) Carefully take the ring gear out of the boiling water.
(d) After the moisture on the ring gear has completely
evaporated, quickly install the ring gear to the
differential case.
C082953
Thickness mm (in.) Thickness mm (in.)
0.93 to 0.97 (0.0366 to 0.0382) 1.18 to 1.22 (0.0465 to 0.0480)
0.98 to 1.02 (0.0386 to 0.0402) 1.23 to 1.27 (0.0484 to 0.0500)
1.03 to 1.07 (0.0406 to 0.0421) 1.28 to 1.32 (0.0504 to 0.0520)
1.08 to 1.12 (0.0425 to 0.0441) 1.33 to 1.37 (0.0524 to 0.0539)
1.13 to 1.17 (0.0445 to 0.0461) 1.38 to 1.42 (0.0543 to 0.0559)
FA01124
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(e) Align the matchmarks on the ring gear and
differential case.
(f) Temporarily install 4 new lock plates and 8 bolts.
(g) After the ring gear cools down enough, torque the 8
bolts uniformly.
Torque: 97 N*m (985 kgf*cm, 71 ft.*lbf)
HINT:
Tighten the bolts, in diagonal order, a little at a time
until they are all tightened.
(h) Using a chisel and a hammer, stake the 4 lock
plates.
(1) Stake one claw so that it is flush against the flat
surface of the bolt.
(2) As for the head so as to act as a stopper if the
bolt should start to loosen.
4. INSTALL REAR DIFFERENTIAL CASE BEARING RH
(a) Using SST and a press, install the case bearing
(RH) to the differential case.
SST 09636-20010
5. INSTALL REAR DIFFERENTIAL CASE BEARING LH
(a) Using SST and a press, install the case bearing
(LH) to the differential case.
SST 09636-20010
6. INSPECT RUNOUT OF DIFFERENTIAL RING GEAR
(a) Install the differential case to the carrier, and install
the 2 plate washers so that there is no play in the
bearing.
(b) Install the 2 bearing caps with the 4 bolts
Torque: 79 N*m (800 kgf*cm, 58 ft.*lbf)
(c) Using a dial gage, measure the runout of the ring
gear.
Maximum runout:
0.07 mm (0.0028 in.)
F003758E04
Z002483
F040347E01
F040463E01
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(d) Remove the 2 bearing caps, 2 plate washers and
differential carrier.
7. INSTALL REAR DRIVE PINION FRONT TAPERED
ROLLER BEARING
(a) Using SST and a press, install the front bearing
(outer race) to the carrier.
SST 09950-60010 (09951-00620), 09950-70010
(09951-07150)
8. INSTALL REAR DRIVE PINION REAR TAPERED
ROLLER BEARING
(a) Using SST and a press, install the rear bearing
(outer race) to the carrier.
SST 09950-60020 (09951-00710), 09950-70010
(09951-07150)
(b) Install the removed plate washer to the drive pinion.
(c) Using SST and a press, install the bearing to the
drive pinion.
SST 09506-30012
9. ADJUST DIFFERENTIAL DRIVE PINION PRELOAD
(a) Install the drive pinion and front bearing.
HINT:
Assemble the spacer and oil seal after adjusting the
gear contact pattern.
F040461E01
F040462E01
SA03102E04
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(b) Install the oil slinger, as shown in the illustration.
(c) Using SST, install the companion flange.
SST 09950-30012 (09951-03010, 09953-03010,
09954-03010, 09955-03030, 09956-03020)
(d) Coat the threads of the nut with hypoid gear oil LSD.
(e) Using SST to hold the flange, torque the nut.
SST 09330-00021
Torque: 108 N*m (1,100 kgf*cm, 80 ft.*lbf)
NOTICE:
• Torque the nut a little at a time, being careful
not to overtighten it.
• Apply hypoid gear oil LSD to the nut.
(f) Using a torque wrench, measure the preload.
Torque: New bearing
1.1 to 1.7 N*m (1.1 to 1.7 kgf*cm, 9.6 to
14.8 in.*lbf)
Reused bearing
0.6 to 0.9 N*m (6 to 9 kgf*cm, 5.2 to 7.8
in.*lbf)
10. INSTALL DIFFERENTIAL CASE ASSEMBLY
(a) Place the 2 bearing outer races on their respective
bearings. Make sure the right and left races are not
interchanged.
11. ADJUST DIFFERENTIAL RING GEAR BACKLASH
(a) Install the right and left bearing caps with the 4 bolts.
Torque: 79 N*m (800 kgf*cm, 58 ft.*lbf)
HINT:
• When using a new side bearing select a thrust
shim which is thinner than the removed one.
• If the side bearing is reused, select a thrust shim
of the same thickness as the removed one.
C083862
R 0 111 6 3 E 1 0
SA02351E08
SA02352
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(b) Make sure the differential case bearing and thrust
shim by tapping on the ring gear with a plastic
hammer.
(c) Set the dial gauge perpendicular to the end of the
ring gear face.
(d) While holding the rear drive pinion companion
flange, rotate the ring gear and measure the
backlash.
Backlash:
0.13 to 0.18 mm (0.0051 to 0.0071 in.)
NOTICE:
Measure it at 3 points or more on the ring gear
periphery.
If the measured value is out of the specified value,
select a proper thrust shim so that the backlash of
the differential ring gear is within the value, and
install it to the ring gear back side.
Washer thickness
12. ADJUST TOTAL PRELOAD
(a) After adjusting the backlash of the differential ring
gear, remove the teeth side thrust shim.
(b) Using a micrometer, measure the thickness of the
removed thrust shim.
(c) Select a new thrust shim 0.06 to 0.09 mm (0.0024 to
0.0035 in.) which is thicker than the removed one.
HINT:
Select a thrust shim whish can pressed in 2/3 rds of
the way by finger.
(d) Using SST and a plastic hammer, drive in the thrust
shim.
SST 09504-22011
(e) Align matchmarks on the bearing cap and
differential carrier, and install the 2 bearing caps.
NOTICE:
Make sure the right and left bearing caps are not
interchanged.
(f) Tighten both bearing caps with the 4 bolts.
Torque: 79 N*m (800 kgf*cm, 58 ft.*lbf)
F001239
Thickness mm (in.) Thickness mm (in.) Thickness mm (in.)
2.21 to 2.23 (0.0870 to 0.0878) 2.57 to 2.59 (0.1012 to 0.1020) 2.93 to 2.95 (0.1154 to 0.1161)
2.24 to 2.26 (0.0882 to 0.0890) 2.60 to 2.62 (0.1024 to 0.1030) 2.96 to 2.98 (0.1165 to 0.1173)
2.27 to 2.29 (0.0894 to 0.0902) 2.63 to 2.65 (0.1035 to 0.1043) 2.99 to 3.01 (0.1177 to 0.1185)
2.30 to 2.32 (0.0906 to 0.0913) 2.66 to 2.68 (0.1047 to 0.1055) 3.02 to 3.04 (0.1189 to 0.1197)
2.33 to 2.35 (0.0917 to 0.0925) 2.69 to 2.71 (0.1059 to 0.1067) 3.05 to 3.07(0.1201 to 0.1209)
2.36 to 2.38 (0.0929 to 0.0937) 2.72 to 2.74 (0.1071 to 0.1079) 3.08 to 3.10 (0.1213 to 0.1220)
2.39 to 2.41 (0.0941 to 0.0949) 2.75 to 2.77 (0.1083 to 0.1091) 3.11 to 3.13 (0.1224 to 0.1232)
2.42 to 2.44 (0.0953 to 0.0961) 2.78 to 2.80 (0.1094 to 0.1102) 3.14 to 3.16 (0.1236 to 0.1244)
2.45 to 2.47 (0.0965 to 0.0972) 2.81 to 2.83 (0.1106 to 0.1114) 3.17 to 3.19 (0.1248 to 0.1256)
2.48 to 2.50 (0.0976 to 0.0984) 2.84 to 2.86 (0.1118 to 0.1126) 3.20 to 3.22 (0.1260 to 0.1268)
2.51 to 2.53 (0.0988 to 0.0996) 2.87 to 2.89 (0.1130 to 0.1138) -
2.54 to 2.56 (0.1000 to 0.1008) 2.90 to 2.92 (0.1142 to 0.1150) -
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(g) Set the dial gauge to the end of the differential ring
gear face.
(h) While holding the rear drive pinion companion
flange, rotate the differential ring gear and measure
the backlash.
Backlash:
0.13 to 0.18 mm (0.0051 to 0.0071 in.)
(i) If the measured value is out of the specified value,
adjust it by increasing or decreasing the thickness of
both right and left thrust shims equally.
(j) Using a torque wrench, measure the preload.
Torque: Total preload
0.3 to 0.5 N*m (3 to 5 kgf*cm, 2.6 to 4.3
in.*lbf)
13. INSPECT TOOTH CONTACT BETWEEN RING GEAR
AND DRIVE PINION
(a) Coat 3 or 4 teeth at 3 different positions on the ring
gear with red lead primer.
(b) Hold the companion flange firmly and rotate the ring
gear in both directions.
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(c) Inspection the tooth contact pattern.
If the teeth are not contacting properly, use following
table to select proper washer for correction.
Washer thickness
14. REMOVE REAR DRIVE PINION NUT (See page DF-18)
15. REMOVE REAR DRIVE PINION COMPANION
FLANGE SUB-ASSEMBLY (See page DF-18)
16. REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL DRIVE PINION OIL
SLINGER
(a) Remove the rear differential drive pinion oil slinger.
17. REMOVE REAR DRIVE PINION FRONT TAPERED
ROLLER BEARING (See page DF-19)
SA01586E01
SA01653E05
Thickness mm (in.) Thickness mm (in.) Thickness mm (in.)
2.26 to 2.28 (0.0890 to 0.0898) 2.41 to 2.43 (0.0949 to 0.0957) 2.56 to 2.58 (0.1008 to 0.1016)
2.29 to 2.31 (0.0902 to 0.0909) 2.44 to 2.46 (0.0961 to 0.0969) 2.59 to 2.61 (0.1020 to 0.1028)
2.32 to 2.34 (0.0913 to 0.0921) 2.47 to 2.49 (0.0972 to 0.0980) 2.62 to 2.64 (0.1031 to 0.1039)
2.35 to 2.37 (0.0925 to 0.0933) 2.50 to 2.52 (0.0984 to 0.0992) 2.65 to 2.67 (0.1043 to 0.1051)
2.38 to 2.40 (0.0937 to 0.0945) 2.53 to 2.55 (0.0996 to 0.1004) 2.68 to 2.70 (0.1055 to 0.1063)
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18. INSTALL REAR DIFFERENTIAL DRIVE PINION
BEARING SPACER
(a) Install a new bearing spacer.
19. INSTALL REAR DRIVE PINION FRONT TAPERED
ROLLER BEARING
(a) Install the rear drive pinion front tapered roller
bearing to the drive pinion.
20. INSTALL REAR DIFFERENTIAL DRIVE PINION OIL
SLINGER
(a) Install the oil slinger, as shown in the illustration.
21. INSTALL REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER OIL SEAL
(a) Using SST and a hammer, install a new oil seal.
SST 09554-22010
Oil seal drive in depth:
2.0+- 0.3 mm (0.079 +- 0.012 in.)
(b) Apply MP grease to the oil seal lip.
22. INSTALL REAR DIFFERENTIAL DUST DEFLECTOR
(a) Using SST and a press, install a new dust deflector.
SST 09223-00010
NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the dust deflector.
F001250
C083862
F001261E01
F040464E03