DIFFERENTIAL CASE DISASSEMBLY


  1. INSPECT FRONT DIFFERENTIAL SIDE GEAR BACKLASH


    1. A0119P4

      Install the front differential pinion to the front differential case side. Using a dial indicator, measure the front differential side gear backlash.

      Standard backlash
      0.05 to 0.20 mm (0.00197 to 0.00787 in.)

      If the backlash is out of specification, replace the side gear thrust washers.

      Thrust Washer Thickness
      Parts No. Mark

      Thickness

      mm (in.)
      41361-22140 14 0.95 (0.0374)
      41361-22020 02 1.00 (0.0394)
      41361-22150 15 1.05 (0.0413)
      41361-22030 03 1.10 (0.0433)
      41361-22160 16 1.15 (0.0453)
      41361-22040 04 1.20 (0.0472)
      41361-22170 17 1.25 (0.0492)
      41361-22120 12 1.30 (0.0512)
      41361-22180 18 1.35 (0.0531)
      41361-22130 13 1.40 (0.0551)

      Tech Tips


      • Measure the thickness with a micrometer to select a proper thrust washer because the thrust washers do not have any distinguishing marks.

      • Select washers of the same thickness for both the right and left sides.

  2. REMOVE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL PINION SHAFT STRAIGHT PIN


    1. A0118RJE01

      Using SST and a hammer, loosen the staked part of the front differential case.

      SST
      09930-00010
    2. A011A88

      Using a pin punch 5 mm and a hammer, remove the front differential pinion shaft straight pin from the front differential case.

  3. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 DIFFERENTIAL PINION SHAFT


    1. A011AWS

      Remove the front No. 1 differential pinion shaft from the front differential case.

  4. REMOVE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL SIDE GEAR


    1. A011BJP

      Remove the 2 front differential pinions, 2 front differential pinion thrust washers, 2 No. 1 front differential side gear thrust washers, and 2 front differential side gears from the front differential case.

      Tech Tips

      While rotating the front differential pinion, remove the 2 pinions and 2 side gears.