REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER OIL SEAL REPLACEMENT


  1. DRAIN DIFFERENTIAL OIL


    1. Remove the filler plug and gasket.

    2. Remove the drain plug and gasket, and drain the oil.

    3. Install the drain plug with a new gasket.

      Torque:
      49 N*m  { 500 kgf*cm, 36 ft.*lbf }

  2. REMOVE PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for Super Long Wheelbase)


    1. A01BHYPE01

      Put matchmarks on both flanges.

    2. Remove the 4 nuts, bolts and washers.

      Tech Tips

      If the flange connection is hard to separate, temporarily tighten one nut only and evenly tap the flange with a brass bar and hammer to separate the propeller with center bearing shaft assembly from the differential companion flange.

    3. A01BGNF

      Remove the 2 bolts and center support bearing assembly No.1.

    4. Remove the propeller with center bearing shaft assembly.

    5. A01BGHTE01

      Insert SST in the transmission to prevent oil leakage.

      Note

      Do not damage the oil seal.


      1. Use the following SST for the automatic transmission.

        SST
        09325-40010

      2. Use the following SST for the manual transmission.

        SST
        09325-20010

  3. REMOVE PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for Long Wheelbase)


    1. A01BHYPE01

      Put matchmarks on both flanges.

    2. Remove the 4 nuts, bolts and washers.

      Tech Tips

      If the flange connection is hard to separate, temporarily tighten one nut only and evenly tap the flange with a brass bar and hammer to separate the propeller shaft assembly from the differential companion flange.

    3. Remove the propeller shaft assembly.

    4. A01BGHTE01

      Insert SST in the transmission to prevent oil leakage.

      Note

      Do not damage the oil seal.


      1. Use the following SST for the automatic transmission

        SST
        09325-40010

      2. Use the following SST for the manual transmission

        SST
        09325-20010

  4. REMOVE REAR DRIVE PINION NUT


    1. A01BD4KE01

      Using SST and a hammer, release the staked part of the drive pinion nut.

      SST
      09930-00010

      Note


      • Be sure to use SST with the tapered surface facing the shaft.

      • Do not grind the tip of the SST with a grinder etc.

      • Completely loosen the staked part of the nut when removing it.

      • Do not damage the threads of the drive pinion.

    2. A01BDD3E01

      Using SST to hold the flange, remove the drive pinion nut.

      SST
      09330-00021

  5. REMOVE REAR DRIVE PINION COMPANION FLANGE SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01BBAXE01

      Using SST, remove the companion flange.

      SST
      09950-30012   ( 09951-03010, 09953-03010, 09954-03010, 09955-03030, 09956-03040 )

      Note

      Apply grease to the threads and tip of the SST center bolt before use.

  6. REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER OIL SEAL


    1. A01BHKME01

      Using SST, remove the oil seal from the differential carrier.

      SST
      09308-10010

      Note

      Apply grease to the threads and tip of the SST center bolt before use.

  7. REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL DRIVE PINION OIL SLINGER

  8. REMOVE REAR DRIVE PINION FRONT TAPERED ROLLER BEARING


    1. A01BBKXE01

      Using SST, remove the inner race of the rear drive pinion front tapered roller bearing from the drive pinion.

      SST
      09556-22010

      Note

      Apply grease to the threads and tip of the SST center bolt before use.

    2. A01BE7RE02

      Using SST, remove the outer race of the rear drive pinion front tapered roller bearing from the differential carrier.

      SST
      09308-00010

  9. REMOVE DIFFERENTIAL OIL STORAGE RING


    1. Using a screwdriver and hammer, tap out the oil storage ring.

  10. REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL DRIVE PINION BEARING SPACER

  11. INSTALL REAR DIFFERENTIAL DRIVE PINION BEARING SPACER


    1. A01BFIB

      Install a new drive pinion bearing spacer to the drive pinion.

      Note

      Be sure to face the larger inner diameter side rearward as shown in the illustration.

  12. INSTALL DIFFERENTIAL OIL STORAGE RING


    1. Using a brass bar and hammer, tap in a new oil storage ring.

      Note

      Be careful not to damage the oil storage ring.

  13. INSTALL REAR DRIVE PINION FRONT TAPERED ROLLER BEARING


    1. A01BGNME01

      Using SST and hammer, tap in the outer race of the rear drive pinion front tapered roller bearing.

      SST
      09316-60011   ( 09316-00011, 09316-00021 )

    2. Install the inner race of the rear drive pinion front tapered roller bearing.

  14. INSTALL REAR DIFFERENTIAL DRIVE PINION OIL SLINGER

  15. INSTALL REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER OIL SEAL


    1. A01BGROE01

      Using SST and a hammer, install a new oil seal.

      SST
      09554-22010
      Oil seal drive in depth
      0.55 to 1.45 mm (0.0217 to 0.0571 in.)

    2. Apply MP grease to the oil seal lip.

  16. INSTALL REAR DRIVE PINION COMPANION FLANGE SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01BBAXE02

      Using SST, install the companion flange to the drive pinion.

      SST
      09950-30012   ( 09951-03010, 09953-03010, 09954-03010, 09955-03030, 09956-03040 )

      Note

      Apply grease to the threads and tip of the SST center bolt before use.

    2. A01BAFPE01

      Coat the threads of a new drive pinion nut with hypoid gear oil LSD.

    3. Using SST, hold the flange.

      SST
      09330-00021

    4. Using a socket wrench (30 mm) and torque wrench, gradually tighten the drive pinion nut within the adjustment range of the differential drive pinion preload.

      Torque:
      370 N*m  { 3,770 kgf*cm, 273 ft.*lbf, or less }

  17. INSPECT AND ADJUST DIFFERENTIAL DRIVE PINION PRELOAD


    1. A01BDQQ

      Using a torque wrench, measure the preload of the drive pinion.

      Preload (at starting)
      New bearing
      1.05 to 1.64 N*m (11.0 to 17.0 kgf*cm, 9 to 15 in.*lbf)
      Reused bearing
      0.56 to 0.85 N*m (6.0 to 9.0 kgf*cm, 5 to 8 in.*lbf)

    2. 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.

    3. 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.

    4. 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.

  18. INSTALL REAR DRIVE PINION NUT


    1. A01BFHI

      Using a chisel and hammer, stake the drive pinion nut.

  19. INSTALL PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for Super Long Wheelbase)


    1. A01BGHTE01

      Remove the SST from the extension housing.

    2. Install the propeller with center bearing shaft assembly in the extension housing.

    3. A01BGNF

      Install the center support bearing assembly No.1, and temporarily tighten the 2 bolts.

    4. A01BHYPE01

      Align the matchmarks on the propeller shaft flange and differential flange.

    5. Install the propeller shaft assembly with the 4 nuts, 4 bolts and 4 washers.

      Torque:
      74 N*m  { 755 kgf*cm, 54 ft.*lbf }
    6. A01BCGFE01

      Check that the center line of the bracket is at right angles to the shaft axial direction.

    7. A01BDD9E01

      Adjust the center support bearing assembly No.1.

      Tech Tips


      • With the vehicle unladen, adjust the center support bearing No.1 to maintain the angles, as shown.

      • In the same conditions, check the center line in the axial direction. Adjust the bearing if necessary.

      • The center bearing center line and center bearing housing center line must be adjusted to within -1.0 to 1.0 mm (-0.0394 to 0.0394 in.) of each other in the vehicle's longitudinal direction with the vehicle unladen.

    8. Tighten the 2 bolts.

      Torque:
      36 N*m  { 369 kgf*cm, 27 ft.*lbf }

  20. INSTALL PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for Long Wheelbase)


    1. A01BGHTE01

      Remove the SST from the extension housing.

    2. Install the propeller shaft assembly in the extension housing.

    3. Align the matchmarks on the propeller shaft flange and differential flange.

    4. A01BHYPE01

      Install the propeller shaft assembly with the 4 nuts, 4 bolts and 4 washers.

      Torque:
      74 N*m  { 755 kgf*cm, 54 ft.*lbf }

  21. FILL DIFFERENTIAL OIL


    1. Remove the differential filler plug and gasket.

    2. Fill with oil.

      Oil grade
      Hypoid gear oil API GL-5 or equivalent
      Recommended oil viscosity
      Above -18°C (0°F) SAE 90
      Below -18°C (0°F) SAE 80W or 80W-90

    3. Check the oil level.

    4. Install the differential filler plug with a new gasket.

      Torque:
      49 N*m  { 500 kgf*cm, 36 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      After replacing the oil, recheck the oil level after driving.

  22. INSPECT AND ADJUST DIFFERENTIAL OIL


    1. Stop the vehicle on a level place.

    2. Remove the differential filler plug and gasket.

    3. A01BD8XE04

      Check that the oil surface is within 5 mm (0.20 in.) of the lowest position of the inner surface of the differential filler plug opening.

      Note


      • Excessively large or small amounts of oil may cause trouble.

      • After replacing oil, drive the vehicle and check the oil level.

      Tech Tips

      If necessary, fill the rear differential carrier with hypoid gear oil.

    4. Check for oil leakage when the oil level is low.

    5. Install the differential filler plug and a new gasket.

      Torque:
      49 N*m  { 500 kgf*cm, 36 ft.*lbf }