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Differential Assembly





DISASSEMBLY
Follow disassembly steps outlined in illustration.

NOTE: Disassembly service points as follows:





A. Ball bearings removal. (3)

CAUTION: Do not reuse the bearing removed from the shaft.





B. Taper roller bearing removal. (4)

CAUTION:
- Do not reuse the bearing removed from the shaft.
- Replace the inner and outer races of the taper roller bearing as a set.





C. Lock pin removal. (5)
Drive out the lock pin from the hole A using a punch.





INSPECTION
Adjustment Of Pinion Backlash
Measure the backlash between the side gears and pinions. Adjust for same backlash of both side gears.
Standard value: 0.025-0.150 mm (.00098-.00591 inch)
If backlash is out of specification, disassemble again and using correct spacer, reassemble and adjust.

ASSEMBLY
Assembly in reverse order as Disassembly.

NOTE: Assembly service points as follows:





A. Lock pin installation. (5)
Align the pinion shaft lock pin hole with the case lock pin hole and insert the lock pin.

CAUTION:
- Do not reuse the lock pin.
- The lock pin head must be sunk from the flange surface of the differential case.





B. Taper roller bearings installation. (4)

CAUTION: When press-fitting the bearings, push the inner race only.





C. Ball bearings installation. (3)
D. Bolts installation. (1)





1. Apply the specified sealant to the bolt threads.
Specified sealant: 3M Stud Locking No.4170 or equivalent.





2. Tighten to the specified torque while following the order given in the illustration.