FIX REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY
INSPECT RUNOUT OF REAR DRIVE PINION COMPANION FLANGE SUB-ASSEMBLY REAR
Using a dial indicator, measure the runout of the companion flange vertically and laterally.
| Maximum runout | ||||||
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If the runout is greater than the maximum, replace the companion flange.
INSPECT RUNOUT OF DIFFERENTIAL RING GEAR
Using a dial indicator, measure the runout of the ring gear.
| Maximum runout |
|---|
| 0.07 mm (0.0028 in.) |
If the runout is greater than the maximum, replace the ring gear with a new one.
INSPECT DIFFERENTIAL RING GEAR BACKLASH
Using a dial indicator, measure the backlash of the ring gear.
| Standard backlash |
|---|
| 0.13 to 0.18 mm (0.0051 to 0.0071 in.) |
If the backlash is not within the specification, adjust the side bearing preload or repair as necessary.
Tech Tips
Perform the measurements at 3 or more positions around the side bearing preload.
INSPECT DIFFERENTIAL DRIVE PINION PRELOAD
Using a torque wrench, measure the preload of backlash between the drive pinion and ring gear.
| Standard drive pinion preload (at start of torque) |
|---|
| 0.56 to 0.85 N*m (6 to 9 kgf*cm, 4.9 to 7.5 in.*lbf) |
If necessary, disassemble and inspect the differential.
INSPECT TOTAL PRELOAD
Using a torque wrench, measure the preload with the teeth of the drive pinion and ring gear in contact.
Using a torque wrench, measure the total preload.
Tech Tips
A bolt without a torque specification is shown in the service data Click here.
If necessary, disassemble and inspect the differential.
REMOVE REAR DRIVE PINION NUT
Using SST and a hammer, loosen the staked part of the nut.
Using SST to hold the companion flange in place, remove the nut.
REMOVE REAR DRIVE PINION COMPANION FLANGE SUB-ASSEMBLY
Using SST, remove the companion flange.
Note
Before using SST (center bolt), apply hypoid gear oil to its threads and tip.
REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL DUST DEFLECTOR
Using SST and a press, press out the dust deflector.
Note
Do not drop the companion flange.
REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER OIL SEAL
Using SST, remove the oil seal from the differential carrier.
REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL DRIVE PINION OIL SLINGER
REMOVE REAR DRIVE PINION FRONT TAPERED ROLLER BEARING
Using SST, remove the roller bearing (inner) from the drive pinion.
REMOVE DIFFERENTIAL CASE ASSEMBLY
Place matchmarks on the bearing cap and differential carrier.
Remove the 4 bolts and 2 differential bearing caps.
Remove the 2 side shims.
Remove the rear differential case assembly from the differential carrier.
Tech Tips
Tag the 2 case bearing outer races to show the location for reassembly.
REMOVE DIFFERENTIAL DRIVE PINION
Remove the drive pinion and bearing spacer from the differential carrier.
REMOVE REAR DRIVE PINION REAR TAPERED ROLLER BEARING
Using SST and a press, press out the roller bearing (inner) from the drive pinion.
Note
Do not drop the drive pinion.
Tech Tips
If the drive pinion or ring gear is damaged, replace them as a set.
REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL DRIVE PINION PLATE WASHER
REMOVE REAR DRIVE PINION FRONT TAPERED ROLLER BEARING
Using SST, remove the roller bearing (outer) from the carrier.
Using a brass bar and hammer, tap out the oil storage ring from the carrier.
Tech Tips
If the bearing is damaged during removal, replace it.
REMOVE REAR DRIVE PINION REAR TAPERED ROLLER BEARING
Using a brass bar and hammer, tap out the rear tapered roller bearing (outer) from the carrier.
Tech Tips
If the bearing is damaged during removal, replace it.
REMOVE DIFFERENTIAL RING GEAR
Place matchmarks on the ring gear and differential case.
Remove the 10 ring gear set bolts.
Using a plastic-faced hammer, tap on the ring gear to separate it from the differential case.
INSPECT DIFFERENTIAL CASE ASSEMBLY RUNOUT
Install the rear differential case bearing to the differential case.
Install the differential case to the differential carrier.
Install the 2 bearing caps to the differential carrier with the 4 bolts.
Using a dial indicator, measure the differential case runout.
| Maximum runout |
|---|
| 0.07 mm (0.0028 in.) |
Remove the differential case.
Remove the rear differential case bearing.
REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL CASE BEARING
Using SST, remove the 2 bearings from the differential case.
Tech Tips
Do not remove the case bearing when not replacing the differential case.
INSPECT DIFFERENTIAL PINION AND SIDE GEAR
Check that the differential pinion and differential side gear are not worn.
If the differential pinion or differential side gear is not worn, replace the differential.
INSPECT DIFFERENTIAL CASE
Measure the side gear backlash.
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 (0.0020 to 0.008 in.) |
If the backlash is not within the specified range, replace the differential case with a new one.