Final Drive: Assembly

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Attach side gear thrust washers to side gears, then install pinion mate thrust washers and pinion mate gears in place.
NOTE: Apply ATF to any parts during assembly.

Fig 1: Installing Pinion Mate Thrust Washers And Pinion Mate Gears
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Insert pinion mate shaft.
CAUTION: When inserting, be careful not to damage pinion mate thrust washers.

Fig 2: Installing Pinion Mate Shaft
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Measure clearance between side gear and differential case with washers following the procedure below using Tool:
Tool number (J-39713)
1. Set Tool and dial indicator on side gear.
  
  Fig 3: Setting Tool And Dial Indicator On Side Gear
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2. Move side gear up and down to measure dial indicator deflection. Always measure indicator deflection on both side gears.
  Clearance between side gear and differential case with washer: 0.1 - 0.2 mm (0.004 - 0.008 in)
3. If not within specification, adjust clearance by changing thickness of differential side gear thrust washers.
  Differential side gear thrust washers: Refer to "DIFFERENTIAL SIDE GEAR THRUST WASHERS ".
  
  Fig 4: Measuring Clearance Between Side Gear And Differential Case
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Install lock pin using Tool
Tool number: KV32101000 (J-25689-A)

NOTE: Make sure the pin is flush with case.

Fig 5: Installing Lock Pin
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Install speedometer drive gear on differential case.
NOTE: Align the projection of speedometer drive gear with the groove of differential case.

Fig 6: Installing Speedometer Drive Gear On Differential Case
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Press on differential side bearings using Tool.
Tool number: ST33230000 (J-25805-01)

Fig 7: Installing Differential Side Bearings
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Install final gear and tighten final gear bolts in a crisscross pattern to the specified torque using suitable tool. Refer to "COMPONENTS ".

Fig 8: Tightening Final Gear Bolts
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