PROCEDURE
INSPECT FRONT DIFFERENTIAL CASE
INSPECT FRONT DIFFERENTIAL SIDE GEAR THRUST AMOUNT
REMOVE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL PINION SHAFT STRAIGHT PIN
Secure the front differential case assembly with ring gear in a vise between aluminum plates.
Note
Do not overtighten the vise.
Using a 5 mm pin punch and a hammer, remove the front differential pinion shaft straight pin from the front differential case assembly with ring gear.
REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 DIFFERENTIAL PINION SHAFT
Remove the front No. 1 differential pinion shaft from the front differential case assembly with ring gear.
INSPECT FRONT DIFFERENTIAL PINION BACKLASH
REMOVE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL SIDE GEAR
Set SST as shown in the illustration and tighten it.
| *a | Turn | *b | Hold |
Note
Do not overtighten SST, as doing so will damage the front differential side gears, conical spring washers, front No. 1 differential side gear thrust washers and front differential case assembly with ring gear.
Tech Tips
Tighten SST until there is clearance between the front differential pinions and front differential side gears.
When removing the front differential pinions, do not overtighten SST, as it is necessary to rotate the front differential side gears.
| *a | Turn |
Install SST as shown in the illustration, rotate the front differential side gear, and then remove the 2 front differential pinions and 2 front differential pinion thrust washers from the front differential case assembly with ring gear.
Note
Do not drop the front differential pinion and front differential pinion thrust washer.
| *1 | Front Differential Side Gear |
| *2 | Conical Spring Washer |
| *3 | Front No. 1 Differential Side Gear Thrust Washer |
Remove SST from the front differential case assembly with ring gear, and then remove the 2 front differential side gears, 2 front No. 1 differential side gear thrust washers and 2 conical spring washers from the front differential case assembly with ring gear.
Note
Do not drop the front differential side gear, front No. 1 differential side gear thrust washer or conical spring washer.