REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY INSPECTION


  1. INSPECT CLEARANCE BETWEEN REAR DIFFERENTIAL SPIDER AND REAR DIFFERENTIAL PINION


    1. A01CGLR

      Using a micrometer, measure the outer diameter at 4 points of the rear differential spider.

    2. Using a caliper gauge, measure the inner diameter of the 4 pinions.

    3. Calculate the clearance by subtracting the outer diameter of the rear differential spider from the inner diameter of the pinion.

      Clearance:
      Standard Maximum
      0.140 to 0.261 mm (0.0055 to 0.0103 in.) 0.40 mm (0.0157 in.)

      If the clearance is greater than the maximum, replace the parts.

  2. INSPECT REAR DIFFERENTIAL SIDE GEAR THRUST WASHER AND REAR DIFFERENTIAL PINION THRUST WASHER


    1. A01CIGZ

      Using vernier calipers, measure the thicknesses of the rear differential side gear thrust washer and rear differential pinion thrust washer.

      Thickness of side gear thrust washer:
      Standard Maximum
      1.9 to 2.1 mm (0.0748 to 0.0827 in.) 1.7 mm (0.0669 in.)
      Thickness of pinion thrust washer:
      Standard Maximum
      1.5 to 1.7 mm (0.0590 to 0.0669 in.) 1.3 mm (0.0512 in.)

      If the value is less than the minimum, replace the rear differential side gear thrust washer or rear differential pinion thrust washer.

  3. INSPECT DIFFERENTIAL SIDE GEAR BACKLASH


    1. A01CH1L

      Install the rear differential side gear thrust washer on the rear differential side gear.

    2. A01CGS7

      Install the 4 rear differential pinions and 4 rear differential pinion thrust washers to the rear differential spider.

    3. Install the rear differential spider with the rear differential pinion facing the differential case LH.

    4. A01CJD5

      Using a dial indicator, measure the differential side gear backlash.

      Backlash:
      Standard Maximum
      0.20 to 0.60 mm (0.0079 to 0.0236 in.) 0.90 mm (0.0354 in.)

      If the backlash is greater than the maximum, replace the parts.

      Tech Tips

      Measure the backlash when the side gear and the pinion are as shown in the illustration.

  4. INSPECT CONICAL DISTANCE


    1. A01CJ9HE01

      Using SST, measure the depth from the side bearing mounting surface to the drive pinion tip (this depth is called the conical distance).

      SST
      S0964-01022
      Standard
      27 mm (1.063 in.)

      Note


      • Before installing the differential drive pinion, record the machining error dimension stamped at the pinion tip and use it for calculation of the conical distance.


      • The conical distance is the standard dimension at the time of adjustment of the tooth contact of the drive pinion and ring gear, and the best tooth contact is obtained when setting is done with this dimension. For reasons of machining, a machining error dimension in regard to the norm dimension is stamped at the tip of the pinion, and the dimension under consideration of this machining error dimension and the norm dimension is called the standard dimension.

    2. A01CGQEE01

      Adjustment is made by changing the thickness of the drive pinion cage shim according to the difference between the measuring value and the tightening torque (conical distance).

      Standard dimension
      Norm dimension + machining error dimension

      Tech Tips

      When the machining error stamp at the tip of the pinion is 39, the machining error dimension is 0.39 mm (0.153 in.) (norm dimension + machining error dimension = standard dimension [27 mm (1.063 in.)+ 0.39 mm (0.153 in.)) = 27.39 mm (1.078 in.)]).

      Shim thickness
      Part No. Thickness
      41153-37090 0.30 mm (0.0118 in.)
      41153-37100 0.40 mm (0.0157 in.)
      41153-37110 0.45 mm (0.0177 in.)
      41153-37120 0.50 mm (0.0197 in.)
    3. A01CHYL

      Using a punch, stake the 2 portions of the pilot bearing lock nut.

  5. INSPECT TOOTH CONTACT BETWEEN RING GEAR AND DRIVE PINION


    1. A01CHI8

      Coat 3 or 4 teeth at 3 different positions on the ring gear with prussian blue.

    2. Turn the companion flange in both directions to inspect the ring gear for proper tooth contact.

      A01CGX7E13

      If the teeth are not properly contacting, use the table below to select a proper shim (drive pinion cage shim) for correction.

      Shim thickness:
      Part No. Thickness
      41153-37090 0.30 mm (0.0118 in.)
      41153-37100 0.40 mm (0.0157 in.)
      41153-37110 0.45 mm (0.0177 in.)
      41153-37120 0.50 mm (0.0197 in.)

      Tech Tips

      Use one or more shims for adjustment.

  6. INSPECT DIFFERENTIAL DRIVE PINION PRELOAD


    1. A01CHCC

      Install the rear drive pinion companion flange sub-assembly and rear drive pinion nut to the drive pinion. Hold the drive pinion companion flange sub-assembly in a vise with aluminum plates in between.

    2. A01CHFM

      Using a deep socket wrench (41 mm), tighten the rear drive pinion nut.

      Torque:
      435 N*m  { 4437 kgf*cm, 321 ft.*lbf }
    3. A01CHP4

      Using a torque wrench, measure the preload at the rear drive pinion nut part.

      Preload:
      New bearing Reused bearing

      1.48 to 1.96 N*m

      (15 to 20 kgf*cm, 13 to 17 in.*lbf)

      0.98 to 1.47 N*m

      (10 to 15 kgf*cm, 9 to 13 in.*lbf)

      Note


      • Do not install an oil seal before preload measurement.

      • When either of the bearings is new, use the preload for a new bearing.

    4. A01CGSL

      When the measured value is not within the specified range, select the drive pinion bearing spacer thickness to adjust the preload.

      Spacer thickness:
      Part No. Thickness
      41231-37420 14.400 mm (0.5669 in.)
      41231-37430 14.425 mm (0.5679 in.)
      41231-37440 14.450 mm (0.5689 in.)
      41231-37450 14.475 mm (0.5699 in.)
      41231-37460 14.500 mm (0.5709 in.)
      41231-37470 14.525 mm (0.5718 in.)
      41231-37480 14.550 mm (0.5728 in.)
      41231-37490 14.575 mm (0.5738 in.)
      41231-37500 14.600 mm (0.5748 in.)
      41231-37510 14.625 mm (0.5758 in.)
      41231-37520 14.650 mm (0.5768 in.)
      41231-37530 14.675 mm (0.5778 in.)
      41231-37540 14.700 mm (0.5787 in.)
      41231-37550 14.725 mm (0.5797 in.)
      41231-37560 14.750 mm (0.5807 in.)
      41231-37570 14.775 mm (0.5817 in.)
      41231-37580 14.800 mm (0.5827 in.)
      41231-37590 14.825 mm (0.5837 in.)
      41231-37600 14.850 mm (0.5846 in.)
      41231-37610 14.875 mm (0.5856 in.)

  7. INSPECT TOTAL PRELOAD


    1. A01CII0

      Using a deep socket wrench (41 mm) and torque wrench, measure the total preload.

    2. Calculate the side bearing preload by subtracting the drive pinion preload (starting torque after installing the oil seal) from the total preload. Check that the side bearing preload is within the specification.

      Side bearing preload (new bearing):
      Reduction ratio Standard
      4.875 0.31 to 0.40 N*m (3.2 to 4.1 kgf*cm, 2.7 to 3.5 in.*lbf)
      5.125 0.29 to 0.38 N*m (3.0 to 3.9 kgf*cm, 2.6 to 3.4 in.*lbf)
      5.375 0.27 to 0.36 N*m (2.8 to 3.7 kgf*cm, 2.4 to 3.2 in.*lbf)
      Side bearing preload (reused bearing):
      Reduction ratio Standard
      4.875 0.21 to 0.30 N*m (2.1 to 3.0 kgf*cm, 1.8 to 2.6 in.*lbf)
      5.125 0.20 to 0.28 N*m (2.0 to 2.9 kgf*cm, 1.7 to 2.5 in.*lbf)
      5.375 0.19 to 0.27 N*m (1.9 to 2.7 kgf*cm, 1.7 to 2.4 in.*lbf)

      Tech Tips


      • Total preload = Drive pinion preload + Side bearing preload

      • When replacing both or either side bearings, use the standard of the side bearing preload (new bearing).

    3. A01CH2UE01

      If the result is not as specified, then turn the left/right adjusting nuts using SST to adjust the preload.

      SST
      09504-00011

      Note

      When adjusting with the adjusting nuts, turn them by an equal amount so that the backlash will not be incorrect.

    4. A01CHEV

      Tighten the 2 bearing caps with the 4 bolts.

      Torque:
      210 N*m  { 2150 kgf*cm, 156 ft.*lbf }

    5. Recheck the total preload.

    6. A01CGVB

      Recheck the ring gear backlash.

      Backlash:
      Reduction ratio Standard
      4.875 0.20 to 0.28 mm (0.0079 to 0.0110 in.)
      5.125 0.20 to 0.28 mm (0.0079 to 0.0110 in.)
      5.375 0.18 to 0.23 mm (0.0071 to 0.0091 in.)