INSTALL FRONT DIFFERENTIAL CASE
Install the front differential side gear thrust washers to the front differential side gears.
Install the 2 front differential side gears, 2 front differential pinions and the 2 front differential pinion thrust washers to the front differential case.
Tech Tips
While rotating the front differential side gears, install the 2 front differential pinions and the 2 front differential pinion thrust washers.
Install the front differential pinion shaft to the front differential case.
Using a dial indicator, measure the front differential side gear backlash.
Tech Tips
Measure the front differential side gear backlash while holding one pinion gear toward the front differential case.
If the backlash is not as specified, replace the front differential side gear thrust washers with washers of a different thickness. Use the table below to select a front differential side gear thrust washer which will ensure that the backlash is within the specification.
| Standard backlash |
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| 0.05 to 0.20 mm (0.00197 to 0.00787 in.) |
| Front Differential Side Gear Thrust Washer Thickness | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Using a pin punch 3 mm and a hammer, tap in the front differential pinion shaft straight pin through the front differential case and the hole in the front differential pinion shaft.
Using a hammer and a chisel, stake the pin holes around the circumference of the front differential case.
INSTALL FRONT DIFFERENTIAL RING GEAR
Clean the contact surfaces of the front differential case and the front differential ring gear.
Using a heater, heat the front differential ring gear to between 90 and 110°C (194 and 230°F).
| *a | Matchmark |
After the moisture on the front differential ring gear has completely evaporated, quickly align the matchmarks on the front differential ring gear and the front differential case and install the front differential ring gear to the front differential case.
Install the 6 bolts.
INSTALL FRONT DIFFERENTIAL CASE REAR TAPERED ROLLER BEARING
Using SST and a press, install the front differential case rear tapered roller bearing to the front differential case.
INSTALL FRONT DIFFERENTIAL CASE FRONT TAPERED ROLLER BEARING
Using SST and a press, install the front differential case front tapered roller bearing to the front differential case.