Differential Case Assembly

Install bevel gear and bevel pinion together with washers, and insert pinion shaft.
NOTE: Face the chamfered side of washer toward gear.

Fig 1: Installing Bevel Gear & Bevel Pinion
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Measure backlash between bevel gear and pinion. If it is not within specifications, install a suitable washer to adjust it. Refer to ADJUSTMENT , Front Differential Assembly.
NOTE: Be sure the pinion gear tooth contacts adjacent gear teeth during measurement.

Fig 2: Measuring Backlash Between Bevel Gear & Pinion
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Align pinion shaft and differential case at their holes, and drive straight pin into holes from the hypoid driven gear side, using ST.
NOTE: Lock straight pin after installing.

Fig 3: Aligning Pinion Shaft & Differential Case At Their Holes
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Install roller bearing to differential case.
CAUTION: Do not apply pressure in excess of 10 kN (1 ton, 1.1 US ton, 1.0 lmp ton).

NOTE: Be careful to use roller bearing outer races as a set.

Fig 4: Installing Roller Bearing To Differential Case
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Install hypoid driven gear to differential case using twelve bolts.
Tightening torque:
1. T: 62 N.m (6.3 kgf-m, 45.6 ft-lb)
Fig 5: Installing Hypoid Driven Gear To Differential Case
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