Differential Case Assemble

Differential Case Assemble

Special Tools
* KM-304 - Remover
* KM-446 - Installer Drift
* KM-451 - Remover/Installer
* KM-453 - Pusher
* KM-456 - Centering Drift
* KM-458-B - Mounting Drift

Differential, Assemble (F17+/F17+ MTA)





Note: Lubricate rotating parts on their bearing, running, seating, and pressure surfaces using transmission fluid.

1. Install plastic cage in differential. It must be possible to insert the collar (1) of plastic cage into the guide for the drive pinions in the housing.
2. Assemble differential housing.

* Insert drive and differential pinions in differential housing

Note: Use protective jaws

* Clamp differential housing into vice with KM-458-B - mounting drift (3)
* Center differential pinions with KM-456 - centering drift (2)
* Install tapered axle (6)
* Attach 2x new retaining ring (4) and (5)





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

Note: Replace drive gears only in pairs (driving and driven). Note identification groove (arrows) running around tip of tooth.

3. Attach ring gear (1).

1. Tighten 8x new bolts a first pass to70 Nm (52 lb ft).
2. Tighten the bolts a second pass 30 degrees.
3. Tighten the bolts a final pass 15 degrees.




4. Attach 2x tapered roller bearing inner race (2).
Attach tapered roller bearing inner race with KM-453 - pusher (1) to differential housing (3).




5. Attach 2x tapered roller bearing outer race.
Install tapered roller bearing outer races (2) with KM-304 - remover (1) and KM-451 - remover/installer (3) in the transmission and bearing race.
6. Fit axle shaft seal rings.
Install axle shaft seal rings with KM-446 - installer drift in bearing race and transmission housing.