Differential Case Assembly

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

Fig 1: Installing Differential Bevel Gear And Differential Bevel Pinion
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Measure the backlash between the differential bevel gear and differential bevel pinion. If backlash is not within specified value, install a suitable washer to adjust. Ref. to BEVEL PINION GEAR BACKLASH , INSPECTION, Front Differential Assembly.
NOTE: Be sure the pinion gear teeth contacts adjacent gear teeth during measurement.

ST1 498247001 MAGNET BASE

ST2 498247100 DIAL GAUGE

Standard backlash

0.13 - 0.18 mm (0.0051 - 0.0071 in)

Fig 2: Measuring Backlash Between Differential Bevel Gear And Differential Bevel Pinion
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Align the pinion shaft and differential case with each hole, and drive the straight pin into the holes from the hypoid driven gear using ST.
NOTE: Lock the straight pin after installing.

ST 899904100 REMOVER

Fig 3: Identifying Pinion Shaft, Differential Case And Straight Pin
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Install the 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 because the roller bearing outer races are used as a set.

ST1 499277100 BUSHING 1-2 INSTALLER

ST2 398497701 ADAPTER

Fig 4: Identifying ST1 499277100 Bushing 1-2 Installer And ST2 398497701 Adapter
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Install the hypoid driven gear to the differential case using twelve bolts.
Tightening torque:

T: 62 N.m (6.3 kgf-m, 45.7 ft-lb)

Fig 5: Identifying Hypoid Driven Gear And Differential Case
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