INSTALL REAR DIFFERENTIAL CASE SUB-ASSEMBLY (for 2 Pinion Gear Type)
Install the 2 side gear thrust washers to the side gears.
Install the 2 side gears with the thrust washers, 2 pinion gears, 2 pinion gear thrust washers and pinion shaft.
Tech Tips
Align the straight pin holes of the differential case and pinion shaft.
Apply hypoid gear oil to each sliding surface and rotating part.
Secure the differential case in a vise using aluminum plates.
Note
Do not overtighten the vise, as the differential case may become deformed.
Using a dial indicator, measure the side gear backlash while holding one pinion gear toward the differential case.
| Standard backlash |
|---|
| 0.05 to 0.20 mm (0.00197 to 0.00787 in.) |
If the backlash is not within the specification, replace the side gear thrust washer with one of an appropriate thickness.
Tech Tips
Refer to the following table to select thrust washers which will ensure that the backlash is within the specification.
| Thickness mm (in.) |
|---|
| 1.57 to 1.63 (0.0618 to 0.0642) |
| 1.67 to 1.73 (0.0657 to 0.0681) |
| 1.77 to 1.83 (0.0697 to 0.0720) |
Using a pin punch 5 mm and a hammer, install the straight pin through the differential case and hole of the pinion shaft.
Using a chisel and a hammer, stake the outside of the differential case pin hole.
INSTALL REAR DIFFERENTIAL CASE SUB-ASSEMBLY (for 4 Pinion Gear Type)
Install the rear differential side gear thrust washer to the rear differential side gear.
Install the rear differential pinion thrust washer and rear differential pinion to the rear differential spider.
Tech Tips
Apply hypoid gear oil to each sliding surface and rotating part.
Secure the differential case in a vise using aluminum plates.
Note
Do not overtighten the vise, as the differential case may become deformed.
Install the rear differential side gear and rear differential spider to the differential case RH.
Using a dial indicator, measure the differential case RH side backlash while holding pinion toward the case.
| Standard backlash |
|---|
| 0.05 to 0.20 mm (0.00197 to 0.00787 in.) |
Remove the rear differential spider from the differential case RH.
Install the rear differential side gear and rear differential spider to the differential case LH.
Using a dial indicator, measure the differential case LH side backlash while holding pinion toward the case.
| Standard backlash |
|---|
| 0.05 to 0.20 mm (0.00197 to 0.00787 in.) |
If the backlash is not within the specification, install the 2 side gear thrust washers with different thickness.
| Thickness mm (in.) | Thickness mm (in.) |
|---|---|
| 0.9 (0.0354) | 1.0 (0.0394) |
| 1.1 (0.0433) | 1.2 (0.0472) |
| 1.3 (0.0512) | - |
| *a | Matchmark |
Align the matchmarks and assemble the RH and LH cases.
Using a plastic hammer, install the differential case.
Install the 8 bolts.
INSTALL REAR DIFFERENTIAL CASE SUB-ASSEMBLY (for LSD)
Install the 3 rear No. 1 differential side gear thrust washers and 3 clutch plates onto the differential side gear.
Using SST to press down the thrust washers and clutch plates with pressure of about 98 N (10 kgf, 22 lbf), measure dimension A as shown in the illustration.
Measure dimension B of the differential case, as shown in the illustration.
Refer to the following table and select the proper thrust washer.
| Standard thrust washer thickness |
|---|
| B - A - 16.175 mm (0.637 in.) |
| Thickness mm (in.) | Mark |
|---|---|
| 1.86 (0.0732) | B |
| 1.92 (0.0756) | C |
| 1.98 (0.0780) | D |
| 2.04 (0.0803) | E |
| 2.10 (0.0827) | F |
| 2.16 (0.0850) | G |
| 2.22 (0.0874) | H |
| 2.28 (0.0898) | J |
| 2.34 (0.0921) | K |
| 2.40 (0.0945) | L |
| *1 | Rear Differential Side Gear Thrust Washer |
| *2 | Clutch Plate |
| *3 | Rear No. 1 Differential Side Gear Thrust Washer |
| *4 | Rear Differential Side Gear |
Install the following parts to the differential case.
Note
Install the rear No. 1 differential side gear thrust washer and clutch plate alternatingly.
| *1 | Rear Differential Pinion |
| *2 | Spring Retainer |
| *3 | Rear Differential Pinion Thrust Washer |
Install the 4 pinion gears and thrust washers onto the spider.
Tech Tips
Apply hypoid gear oil LSD to each sliding surface and rotating part.
Align the spring retainer RH holes with the spider knock pins and install the retainer RH.
Install the pinion gear and spider onto the differential case RH.
Tech Tips
Install the spider to the differential case RH tightly and do not move the spring retainer.
Using a dial indicator, measure the side gear backlash while hold the side gear and spider.
| Standard backlash |
|---|
| 0.05 to 0.20 mm (0.00197 to 0.00787 in.) |
Tech Tips
Measure the backlash at all 4 locations.
Measure the backlash at the LH and RH cases.
If the backlash is not within the specification, install a adjusting shim of a different thickness.
Reinstall the spider and spring retainer RH onto the differential case RH.
Tech Tips
Install the spider to the differential case RH tightly and do not move the spring retainer.
Install the compression spring and spring retainer LH.
Install the side gear, thrust washers and clutch plates.
| *a | Matchmark |
Align the matchmarks and assemble the RH and LH cases.
Tech Tips
Be careful not to drop the side gear and check the pinion and side gear alignment.
Tighten the 8 bolts uniformly, a little at a time.
Note
Tighten the bolts gradually, always skipping to a diagonally opposite bolt.
INSTALL DIFFERENTIAL RING GEAR
Clean the contact surfaces of the differential case and ring gear.
| *a | Boiling Water |
Heat the ring gear approximately 100 °C (212 °F) in the boiling water.
CAUTION:
Use thick gloves to protect your hands as the ring gear is hot.
Carefully take the ring gear out of the boiling water.
| *a | Matchmark |
After the moisture on the ring gear has completely evaporated, quickly install the ring gear onto the differential case.
Temporarily install 5 new ring gear plates and 10 bolts.
After the ring gear cools down enough, torque the 10 bolts uniformly at a time.
Tech Tips
Tighten the bolts in diagonal order little by little over several times.
Using a chisel and a hammer, stake the 5 ring gear plates.
Note
Stake one claw so that it is flush with the flat surface of the bolt. For the claw contacting the protruding portion of the bolt, stake only the half on the tightening side.
INSTALL REAR DIFFERENTIAL CASE BEARING
Using SST and a press, install the case bearing on the differential case.
INSPECT DIFFERENTIAL RING GEAR RUNOUT
Install the differential case on the differential carrier, and install the 2 adjusting nuts so that there is no play in the bearing.
Install the 2 bearing caps with the 4 bolts.
Using a dial indicator, measure the runout of the ring gear.
| Maximum runout |
|---|
| 0.07 mm (0.00276 in.) |
Remove the 2 bearing caps, 2 adjusting nuts and differential case.
INSTALL REAR DRIVE PINION FRONT TAPERED ROLLER BEARING
Using SST and a press, install the rear drive pinion front tapered roller bearing outer race to the differential carrier.
INSTALL REAR DRIVE PINION REAR TAPERED ROLLER BEARING
Using SST and a press, install the rear drive pinion rear tapered roller bearing outer race to the differential carrier.
INSTALL REAR DRIVE PINION REAR TAPERED ROLLER BEARING
Install the plate washer on the drive pinion.
Using SST and a press, install the rear drive pinion rear tapered roller bearing onto the drive pinion.
ADJUST DIFFERENTIAL DRIVE PINION PRELOAD
Install the drive pinion, rear drive pinion front tapered roller bearing and rear differential drive pinion oil slinger.
Tech Tips
Assemble the spacer and oil seal after adjusting the gear contact pattern.
| *a | Turn |
| *b | Hold |
Using SST, install the drive pinion companion flange.
Note
Before using SST (center bolt), apply hypoid gear oil to its threads and tip.
Using SST to hold the flange, tighten the nut.
Note
As there is no spacer, torque a little at a time, being careful not to overtighten it.
Apply hypoid gear oil LSD to drive pinion thread and nut seat face.
Using a torque wrench, measure the preload.
| Standard preload (at Starting) | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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INSTALL REAR DIFFERENTIAL CASE SUB-ASSEMBLY
Place the 2 bearing outer races on their respective bearings.
Note
Make sure the right and left races are not interchanged.
Install the differential case on the differential carrier.
INSTALL REAR DIFFERENTIAL BEARING ADJUSTING NUT
Install the 2 rear differential bearing adjusting nuts on the differential carrier, making sure the nuts are threaded properly.
| *a | Matchmark |
Align the matchmarks on the cap and differential carrier.
Install the right and left bearing caps with the 4 bolts.
Tech Tips
If the bearing cap does fit tightly on the differential carrier, the adjusting nuts are not threaded properly. Reinstall the adjusting nuts if necessary.
ADJUST BACKLASH DIFFERENTIAL RING GEAR AND DIFFERENTIAL DRIVE PINION
Tighten the 4 bearing cap bolts to the specified torque, then loosen them to the point where the adjusting nuts can be turned by SST.
Using SST, tighten the adjusting nut on the ring gear side until the ring has a backlash of approximately 0.18 mm (0.007 in.).
While turning the ring gear, use the SST to fully tighten the adjusting nut on the drive pinion side. After the bearings as settled, loosen the adjusting nut on the drive pinion side.
Using SST, tighten the adjusting nut 1 to 1.5 notches from the 0 preload position.
Using SST and a dial indicator, adjust the ring gear backlash until it is within the specification.
| Standard backlash |
|---|
| 0.13 to 0.18 mm (0.00512 to 0.00708 in.) |
Note
Measure at 3 or more positions around the circumference of the ring gear.
Tech Tips
The backlash is adjusted by turning the left and right adjusting nuts for an equal amounts. For example, loosen the nut on the right side one notch.
Tighten the 4 bearing cap bolts.
INSPECT TOTAL PRELOAD
Using a torque wrench, measure the total preload with the teeth of the drive pinion and ring gear in contact.
| Total preload |
|---|
| Drive pinion preload + 0.39 to 0.59 N*m (4 to 6 kgf*cm, 3 to 5 in.*lbf) |
If the total preload is not within the specified range, adjust the total preload or repair as necessary.
Note
Record the ring gear preload.
INSPECT TOOTH CONTACT BETWEEN RING GEAR AND DRIVE PINION
Coat 3 or 4 teeth at 3 different positions on the ring gear with Prussian blue.
Hold the companion flange firmly and rotate the ring gear in both directions.
Inspect the tooth contact pattern.
| *a | Proper Contact | *b | Heel Contact |
| *c | Face Contact | *d | Select an adjusting washer that will bring the drive pinion closer to the ring gear. |
| *e | Toe Contact | *f | Flank Contact |
| *g | Select an adjusting washer that will shift the drive pinion away from the ring gear | - | - |
| *1 | Plate Washer |
If the teeth are not contacting properly, use the following chart to select a proper washer for correction.
| Thickness mm (in.) | Thickness mm (in.) |
|---|---|
| 1.70 (0.0669) | 2.03 (0.0799) |
| 1.73 (0.0681) | 2.06 (0.0811) |
| 1.76 (0.0693) | 2.09 (0.0823) |
| 1.79 (0.0705) | 2.12 (0.0835) |
| 1.82 (0.0717) | 2.15 (0.0846) |
| 1.85 (0.0728) | 2.18 (0.0858) |
| 1.88 (0.0740) | 2.21 (0.0870) |
| 1.91 (0.0752) | 2.24 (0.0882) |
| 1.94 (0.0764) | 2.27 (0.0894) |
| 1.97 (0.0776) | 2.30 (0.0906) |
| 2.00 (0.0787) | 2.33 (0.0917) |
REMOVE REAR DRIVE PINION NUT
Using SST and a socket wrench 30 mm, hold the rear drive pinion companion flange sub-assembly and remove the rear drive pinion nut.
REMOVE REAR DRIVE PINION COMPANION FLANGE SUB-ASSEMBLY
| *a | Turn |
| *b | Hold |
Using SST, remove the rear drive pinion companion flange sub-assembly.
Note
Before using SST (center bolt), apply hypoid gear oil to its threads and tip.
REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL DRIVE PINION OIL SLINGER
Remove the rear differential drive pinion oil slinger.
REMOVE REAR DRIVE PINION FRONT TAPERED ROLLER BEARING
| *a | Turn |
| *b | Hold |
Using SST, remove the rear drive pinion front tapered roller bearing from the drive pinion.
Note
Before using SST (center bolt), apply hypoid gear oil to its threads and tip.
INSTALL REAR DIFFERENTIAL DRIVE PINION BEARING SPACER
Install a new drive pinion bearing spacer to the drive pinion.
Note
Be sure to face the larger inner diameter side as shown in the illustration.
INSTALL DIFFERENTIAL OIL STORAGE RING
Using a brass bar and a hammer, install a new differential oil storage ring onto the differential carrier.
INSTALL REAR DRIVE PINION FRONT TAPERED ROLLER BEARING
Install the rear drive pinion front tapered roller bearing.
INSTALL REAR DIFFERENTIAL DRIVE PINION OIL SLINGER
Install the rear differential drive oil slinger.
INSTALL REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER OIL SEAL
Using SST and a hammer, install a new rear differential carrier oil seal.
| Oil seal drive in depth |
|---|
| 0.55 to 1.45 mm (0.0217 to 0.0570 in.) |
Apply MP grease to the oil seal lip.
INSTALL REAR DIFFERENTIAL DUST DEFLECTOR
| *a | Plate |
Using a press and a plate, install a new rear differential dust deflector.
Note
Be careful not to damage the dust deflector.
INSTALL REAR DRIVE PINION COMPANION FLANGE SUB-ASSEMBLY
| *a | Turn |
| *b | Hold |
Using SST, install the drive pinion companion flange.
Note
Before using SST (center bolt), apply hypoid gear oil to its threads and tip.
Apply hypoid gear oil LSD to drive pinion thread and a new drive pinion nut seat face.
Using SST to hold the flange, install the drive pinion nut.
INSPECT DRIVE PINION PRELOAD
Using a torque wrench, measure the preload.
| Standard preload (at Starting) | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Note
If the preload is less than the specified minimum value, check the preload while retightening the drive pinion nut by 5 to 10° to adjust it into the specified range.
If the preload is less than the specified minimum value even when the tightening torque of the drive pinion nut is greater than the specified maximum value, loosen the nut and check that the threads of the drive pinion nut and drive pinion are not stripped.
If the threads are not stripped, replace the bearing spacer. Apply hypoid gear oil LSD to the threads of the drive pinion and repeat the procedure.
INSPECT TOTAL PRELOAD
Using a torque wrench, measure the total preload with the teeth of the drive pinion and ring gear in contact.
| Total preload | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
If necessary, disassemble and inspect the differential.
INSPECT DIFFERENTIAL RING GEAR BACKLASH
Using a dial indicator, check the backlash of the ring gear.
| Backlash |
|---|
| 0.13 to 0.18 mm (0.0051 to 0.0071 in.) |
If the backlash is not as specified, adjust the side bearing preload or perform repairs as necessary.
Note
Measure at 3 or more positions around the circumference of the ring gear.
INSPECT RUNOUT OF REAR DRIVE PINION COMPANION FLANGE
| *a | Vertical Runout |
| *b | Horizontal Runout |
Using a dial indicator, measure the vertical and horizontal runout of the companion flange.
| Maximum Runout | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
INSTALL REAR DRIVE PINION NUT
Using a chisel and hammer, stake the drive pinion nut.
INSTALL REAR DIFFERENTIAL BEARING ADJUSTING NUT LOCK
Install 2 new rear differential bearing adjusting nut locks on the bearing caps with the 2 bolts.
After tightening belts, bend the rear differential bearing adjusting nut locks.