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Differential Disassembly and Reassembly






DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY
DISASSEMBLY SERVICE POINTS
BALL BEARINGS REMOVAL





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

TAPER ROLLER BEARING REMOVAL





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

LOCK PIN REMOVAL





Drive out the lock pin from the hole A using a punch.

REASSEMBLY SERVICE POINTS
>A< LOCK PIN INSTALLATION





Align the pinion shaft lock pin hole with the case lock pin hole and insert the lock pin.

CAUTION:
1. Do not reuse the lock pin.
2. The lock pin must not protrude more than 3 mm (0.12 inch).
3. The lock pin head must be sunk from the flange surface of the differential case.

>B< TAPER ROLLER BEARINGS INSTALLATION





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





>C< BALL BEARINGS INSTALLATION

>D< BOLTS INSTALLATION





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.

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 (0.00098 - 0.00591 inch)
If backlash is out of specification, disassemble again and using correct spacer, reassemble and adjust.