REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY DISASSEMBLY

Tech Tips

Use an overhaul stand as necessary.


  1. REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL FILLER PLUG


    1. A01EK6I

      Remove the rear differential filler plug and gasket.

  2. INSPECT RUNOUT OF ELECTRO MAGNETIC CONTROL COUPLING SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01ELQ3E01

      Install a dial indicator and magnetic base perpendicular to the inner side of the electro magnetic control coupling sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.

    2. Using SST, rotate the electro magnetic control coupling sub-assembly forward and backward, and measure the vertical runout.

      SST
      09564-32011
      Maximum Runout
      0.06 mm (0.00236 in.)

      If the runout is greater than the maximum value, replace the electro magnetic control coupling sub-assembly.

    3. Install a dial indicator and magnetic base perpendicular to the electro magnetic control coupling sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.

    4. Using SST, rotate the electro magnetic control coupling sub-assembly forward and backward, and measure the lateral runout.

      SST
      09564-32011
      Maximum Runout
      0.07 mm (0.00276 in.)

      If the runout is greater than the maximum value, replace the electro magnetic control coupling sub-assembly.

  3. REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER COVER BREATHER PLUG


    1. A01EL28

      Using a screwdriver, remove the rear differential carrier cover breather plug.

  4. REMOVE ELECTRO MAGNETIC CONTROL COUPLING SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01EMPL

      Remove the 4 bolts.

    2. Using a plastic hammer, lightly tap the electro magnetic control coupling sub-assembly to remove it from the rear differential carrier assembly.

      Note

      Do not damage the contact surface.

  5. REMOVE STUD BOLT


    1. A01EM57E01
      Text in Illustration
      *a Upper Nut
      *b Lower Nut
      *c Turn
      *d Hold

      Install 2 service nuts to the stud bolt.

      Recommended service nut
      Thread Diameter
      8.0 mm (0.315 in.)
      Thread Pitch
      1.25 mm (0.0492 in.)

    2. Lock the upper nut using the lower nut.

    3. Turn the lower nut and remove the other 3 stud bolts in the same way.

      Note

      Prevent foreign matter from entering the electro magnetic control coupling sub-assembly.

      Tech Tips

      If the threads of the electro magnetic control coupling sub-assembly are damaged while removing the stud bolt, replace the electro magnetic control coupling sub-assembly with a new one.

  6. REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL DUST DEFLECTOR


    1. A01ELQEE01
      Text in Illustration
      *a Protective Tape
      *b Matchmark

      Put matchmarks on the rear differential dust deflector and electro magnetic control coupling sub-assembly.

    2. Using a screwdriver, remove the rear differential dust deflector.

      Note


      • Pry around the circumference of the rear differential dust deflector uniformly to prevent deformation.

      • Do not damage the end surface of the electro magnetic control coupling sub-assembly.

      Tech Tips


      • Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

      • If the end surface of the electro magnetic control coupling sub-assembly is damaged while removing the rear differential dust deflector, replace the electro magnetic control coupling sub-assembly with a new one.

  7. REMOVE CONNECTOR CLAMP BRACKET


    1. A01EJWY

      Disengage the claw to separate the electro magnetic control coupling wire harness connector.

      Note

      Do not damage the electro magnetic control coupling wire harness.

    2. Remove the bolt and connector clamp bracket.

  8. REMOVE TRANSMISSION COUPLING CONICAL SPRING WASHER


    1. A01EK2BE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Transmission Coupling Conical Spring Washer

      Remove the transmission coupling conical spring washer from the rear differential carrier assembly.

  9. REMOVE TRANSMISSION COUPLING SPACER


    1. A01EKCHE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Transmission Coupling Spacer

      Remove the transmission coupling spacer from the rear differential carrier assembly.

  10. INSPECT DIFFERENTIAL RING GEAR BACKLASH


    1. A01ELOUE01

      Insert a dial indicator and magnetic base through the rear differential filler plug hole, and set it perpendicular to a differential ring gear tooth tip.

    2. Using SST, hold the differential drive pinion in place.

      SST
      09556-16011

    3. Using SST, rotate the rear differential case assembly forward and backward, and measure the backlash.

      SST
      09564-32011
      Backlash
      0.13 to 0.25 mm (0.00512 to 0.00984 in.)

      If the backlash is not within the specification, adjust the side bearing preload or repair as necessary.

      Tech Tips

      Measure at 3 or more areas on the circumference of the differential ring gear.

  11. INSPECT DIFFERENTIAL DRIVE PINION PRELOAD


    1. A01ELUNE01

      Using SST and a torque wrench, inspect the differential drive pinion preload (starting torque) of the backlash between the differential drive pinion and differential ring gear.

      SST
      09556-16011
      Standard Drive Pinion Preload
      1.51 to 2.52 N*m (16 to 25 kgf*cm, 14 to 22 in.*lbf)

      If the differential drive pinion preload is not within the specified range, adjust the differential drive pinion preload or repair as necessary.

      Tech Tips

      For a more accurate measurement, rotate the rear differential case bearing forward and backward before measuring.

  12. INSPECT TOTAL PRELOAD


    1. A01ELUNE01

      Using SST and a torque wrench, inspect the total preload (starting torque) with the teeth of the differential drive pinion and differential ring gear in contact.

      SST
      09556-16011
      Standard Total Preload
      2.80 to 5.34 N*m (29 to 54 kgf*cm, 25 to 47 in.*lbf)

      If the total preload is not within the specified range, adjust the total preload or repair as necessary.

      Tech Tips

      For a more accurate measurement, rotate the rear differential case bearing forward and backward before measuring.

  13. REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL SIDE GEAR SHAFT OIL SEAL


    1. A01EJ90E01

      Using SST, remove the 2 rear differential side gear shaft oil seals from the rear differential carrier assembly.

      SST
      09308-00010

  14. REMOVE DIAPHRAGM OIL SEAL


    1. A01EKHXE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Diaphragm Oil Seal

      Using SST, remove the diaphragm oil seal from the rear differential carrier assembly.

      SST
      09308-00010

  15. REMOVE REAR DRIVE PINION NUT


    1. A01EMFGE02
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Rear Drive Pinion Nut

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

      SST
      09930-00010

      Note


      • Use SST with the tapered part facing against the shaft.

      • Do not modify the SST tip with a grinder or equivalent.

      • Loosen the staked part of the rear drive pinion nut completely, otherwise the threads of the differential drive pinion may be damaged.

    2. A01EMAAE04
      Text in Illustration
      *a Hold
      *b Turn

      Using SST, hold the differential drive pinion in place and remove the rear drive pinion nut from the differential drive pinion.

      SST
      09556-16011
      09564-16020

  16. REMOVE REAR DRIVE PINION FRONT TAPERED ROLLER BEARING


    1. A01EK4PE02
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Rear Drive Pinion Front Tapered Roller Bearing (Inner Race)
      *a Hold
      *b Turn

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

      SST
      09556-40010

  17. REMOVE DIFFERENTIAL SIDE BEARING RETAINER


    1. A01EJE0

      Remove the 10 bolts from the rear differential carrier.

    2. A01EMNN

      Using a brass bar and a hammer, disengage the 2 straight pins and remove the differential side bearing retainer from the rear differential carrier.

      Note


      • Set the brass bar on the ribbed part of the differential side bearing retainer.

      • Do not damage the contact surface.

  18. REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL CASE ASSEMBLY


    1. A01EMRF

      Remove the rear differential case assembly from the rear differential carrier.

  19. REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL BREATHER PLUG OIL DEFLECTOR


    1. A01EKQD

      Remove the 2 bolts and rear differential breather plug oil deflector from the rear differential carrier.

  20. REMOVE DIFFERENTIAL DRIVE PINION


    1. A01EIZA

      Remove the differential drive pinion from the rear differential carrier.

  21. REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL DRIVE PINION OIL SLINGER


    1. A01EK6W

      Remove the rear differential drive pinion oil slinger from the differential drive pinion.

  22. REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL DRIVE PINION BEARING SPACER


    1. A01ELFI

      Remove the rear differential drive pinion bearing spacer from the differential drive pinion.

  23. REMOVE REAR DRIVE PINION REAR TAPERED ROLLER BEARING


    1. A01EJF1E01

      Using SST and a press, press out the rear drive pinion rear tapered roller bearing (inner race) from the differential drive pinion.

      SST
      09950-00020

      Note


      • Do not drop the differential drive pinion.

      • If the differential drive pinion or differential ring gear is damaged, replace them both.

    2. Remove the rear differential drive pinion plate washer.

  24. REMOVE REAR DRIVE PINION FRONT TAPERED ROLLER BEARING


    1. A01ELAVE02
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Rear Drive Pinion Front Tapered Roller Bearing (Outer Race)
      *a Hold
      *b Turn

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

      SST
      09387-00041   ( 09387-01030, 09387-01040 )
      09387-02020

  25. REMOVE REAR DRIVE PINION REAR TAPERED ROLLER BEARING


    1. A01ELI9

      Using a brass bar and a hammer, lightly and uniformly tap out the rear drive pinion rear tapered roller bearing (outer race) from the rear differential carrier.

      Note

      Set the brass bar on the notch.

  26. REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL CASE BEARING (for LH Side)


    1. A01EKLCE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Rear Differential Case Bearing (Outer Race)
      *2 Rear Differential Side Gear Shaft Plate Washer

      Using SST and a press, remove the rear differential case bearing (LH side outer race) and rear differential side gear shaft plate washer from the differential side bearing retainer.

      SST
      09950-60010   ( 09951-00540 )
      09950-70010   ( 09951-07100 )

  27. REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL CASE BEARING (for RH Side)


    1. A01EK8QE02
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Rear Differential Case Bearing (Outer Race)
      *2 Rear Differential Side Gear Shaft Plate Washer

      Using SST and a press, remove the rear differential case bearing (RH side outer race) and rear differential side gear shaft plate washer from the rear differential carrier.

      SST
      09950-60010   ( 09951-00590 )
      09950-70010   ( 09951-07100 )

  28. REMOVE STRAIGHT PIN


    1. Remove the 4 straight pins from the rear differential carrier.

      A01EIRS

  29. REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL CASE BEARING (for LH Side)

    Tech Tips

    Perform this step only when replacing the rear differential case bearing or rear differential case sub-assembly.


    1. A01EKT1E02
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Rear Differential Case Bearing (LH Side Inner Race)
      *a Hold
      *b Turn

      Using SST, remove the rear differential case bearing (LH side inner race) from the rear differential case sub-assembly.

      SST
      09950-40011   ( 09951-04020, 09952-04010, 09953-04020, 09954-04010, 09955-04011, 09957-04010, 09958-04011 )
      09950-60010   ( 09951-00340 )

      Note

      Before using the SST center bolt (09953-04020), apply grease to its threads and tip.

      Tech Tips


      • If the race remains on the rear differential case sub-assembly, repeat the step above to remove the race.

      • If the rear differential case bearing (LH side inner race) is deformed, replace it with a new one.

  30. REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL CASE BEARING (for RH Side)

    Tech Tips

    Perform this step only when replacing the rear differential case bearing or rear differential case sub-assembly.


    1. A01ELGCE02
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Rear Differential Case Bearing (RH Side Inner Race)
      *a Hold
      *b Turn

      Using SST, remove the rear differential case bearing (RH side inner race) from the rear differential case sub-assembly.

      SST
      09950-40011   ( 09951-04020, 09952-04010, 09953-04020, 09954-04010, 09955-04061, 09957-04010, 09958-04011 )
      09950-60010   ( 09951-00370 )

      Note

      Before using the SST center bolt (09953-04020), apply grease to its threads and tip.

      Tech Tips


      • If the race remains on the rear differential case sub-assembly, repeat the step above to remove the race.

      • If the rear differential case bearing (RH side inner race) is deformed, replace it with a new one.

  31. REMOVE DIFFERENTIAL RING GEAR


    1. Secure the rear differential case sub-assembly in a vise between aluminum plates.

      Note

      Do not overtighten the vise.

    2. A01EIV6E04
      Text in Illustration
      *a Matchmark

      Put matchmarks on the rear differential case sub-assembly and differential ring gear.

    3. Remove the 12 rear differential case bolts.

    4. Using a plastic hammer, lightly and uniformly tap the outer circumference of the differential ring gear to remove it from the rear differential case sub-assembly.

      Note


      • Do not drop the differential ring gear.

      • If the differential drive pinion or differential ring gear is damaged, replace them both.

      Tech Tips

      If it is difficult to remove, tap the outer circumference of the differential ring gear using a brass bar and a hammer.

  32. INSPECT DIFFERENTIAL PINION AND SIDE GEAR


    1. Check the differential pinion gears and differential side gears for wear.

      If the differential pinion gears and differential side gears are damaged, replace the rear differential case sub-assembly.

  33. INSPECT DIFFERENTIAL CASE


    1. Check the differential case for cracks or damage.

      If the differential case is damaged, replace the rear differential case sub-assembly.