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Differential Case: Reassembly

  1. INSTALL FRONT DIFFERENTIAL SIDE GEAR 
    1. Apply ATF to the 2 front differential side gears, 2 side gear thrust washers, 2 front differential pinions and 2 pinion thrust washers and install them to the differential case.
      Fig 1: Installing Front Differential Side Gear
      G04377951Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. INSTALL FRONT DIFFERENTIAL PINION SHAFT NO. 1 
    1. Coat the front differential pinion shaft No.1 with ATF, and install it to the differential case.
  3. INSPECT BACKLASH 

    HINT:

    (See INSPECTION )

    Fig 2: Identifying Front Differential Pinion Shaft No. 1
    G04496940Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. INSTALL FRONT DIFFERENTIAL PINION SHAFT STRAIGHT PIN 
    1. Using a pin punch and a hammer, install the pinion shaft straight pin.
      Fig 3: Installing Pinion Shaft Straight Pin
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    2. Using a chisel and a hammer, stake the differential case.
      NOTE: Stake the differential case after adjusting the backlash.
      Fig 4: Staking Differential Case
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  5. INSTALL FRONT DIFFERENTIAL CASE FRONT TAPERED ROLLER BEARING 
    1. Using SST and a press, install the front differential case front tapered roller bearing to the differential case.

      SST 09316-12010, 09550-60010 (09951-00490), 09950-70010 (09951-07100) 

      NOTE: Do not damage the bearing cage when installing the bearing inner race.
      Fig 5: Installing Front Differential Case Front Tapered Roller Bearing
      G04377955Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Using SST and a hammer, install the front differential case tapered roller bearing front outer race to the transaxle housing.

      SST 09550-60010 (09951-00490), 09950-60020 (09951-00910) 

      Fig 6: Installing Front Differential Case Tapered Roller Bearing Front Outer Race To Transaxle Housing
      G04377956Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. INSTALL FRONT DIFFERENTIAL CASE REAR TAPERED ROLLER BEARING 
    1. Using SST and a press, install the front differential case front tapered roller bearing to the differential case.

      SST 09316-12010, 09550-60010 (09951-00490), 09950-70010 (09951-07100, 09951-07150) 

      NOTE: Do not damage the bearing cage when installing the bearing inner race.
      Fig 7: Installing Front Differential Case Rear Tapered Roller Bearing
      G04377957Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Using SST and a hammer, install the front differential case tapered roller bearing rear outer race to the transaxle housing.

      SST 09950-70010 (09951-07100, 09951-07150), 09950-60020 (09951-00890) 

      NOTE: No clearance is allowed between the bearing and transaxle housing.
      Fig 8: Installing Front Differential Case Tapered Roller Bearing Rear Outer Race
      G04377958Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  7. ADJUST DIFFERENTIAL SIDE BEARING PRELOAD 
    1. Install the differential assembly to the transaxle case.
      Fig 9: Identifying Differential Gear Assembly
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    2. Clean the mating surfaces of the transaxle case and transaxle housing.
    3. Install the transaxle housing to the transaxle case and tighten them with the 16 bolts.
      Fig 10: Installing 16 Bolts
      G04377960Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Torque: Bolt A 

      25 N*m (255 kgf*cm, 18 ft.*lbf) 

      Bolt B 

      33 N*m (337 kgf*cm, 24 ft.*lbf) 

      Bolt C 

      29 N*m (295 kgf*cm, 21 ft.*lbf) 

      Bolt D 

      22 N*m (226 kgf*cm, 16.0 ft.*lbf) 

      HINT:

      Apply seal packing or equivalent to bolts A and D.

      Seal packing: 

      THREE BOND 2403 or equivalent 

      Bolt length: 

      Bolt A: 

      50 mm (1.969 in.) 

      Bolt B: 

      50 mm (1.969 in.) 

      Bolt C: 

      42 mm (1.654 in.) 

      Bolt D: 

      72 mm (2.835 in.) 

      HINT:

      Usually, bolt A is non-reusable. In this case, however, the bolt can be used after cleaning it.

    4. Using SST, turn the differential assembly to the right and left 2 or 3 times to settle the bearing.
      Fig 11: Measuring Turning Torque Of Differential
      G04377961Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      SST 09564-32011 

    5. Using SST and a torque wrench, measure the turning torque of the differential.

      SST 09564-32011 

      Turning torque at 60 rpm: 

      New bearing: 

      0.20 to 0.69 N*m (2.0 to 7.0 kgf*cm, 1.8 to 6.1 in.*lbf) 

      Used bearing: 

      0.10 to 0.35 N*m (1.0 to 3.6 kgf*cm, 0.9 to 3.1 in.*lbf) 

      HINT:

      If the turning torque is not as specified, refer to FLANGE THICKNESS  to select a thrust washer so that the specified value is achieved.

      Flange thickness: mm (in.) 

      FLANGE THICKNESS SPECIFICATIONS

      Mark Thickness
      0 2.00 (0.0787)
      1 2.05 (0.0807)
      2 2.10 (0.0827)
      3 2.15 (0.0846)
      4 2.20 (0.0866)
      5 2.25 (0.0886)
      6 2.30 (0.0906)
      7 2.35 (0.0925)
      8 2.40 (0.0945)
      9 2.45 (0.0965)
      A 2.50 (0.0984)
      B 2.55 (0.1004)
      C 2.60 (0.1024)
      D 2.65 (0.1043)
      E 2.70 (0.1063)
      F 2.75 (0.1083)
      G 2.80 (0.1102)
      H 2.85 (0.1122)
    6. Remove the 16 bolts and the transaxle housing.
      Fig 12: Removing 16 Bolts From Transaxle Housing
      G04377962Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    7. Remove the differential assembly.
      Fig 13: View Of Differential Gear Assembly
      G04377619Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  8. INSTALL FRONT DIFFERENTIAL RING GEAR 
    1. Using ATF and heater, heat the front differential ring gear to 90 to 110°C (194.0 to 230.0°F).
      NOTE: Do not heat the ring gear to more than 110°C (230.0°F).
    2. Clean the contact surface of the front differential case.
      Fig 14: Heating Front Differential Ring Gear
      G04377964Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Align the matchmarks, and install the front differential ring gear case quickly.
      NOTE: Do not install the bolts while the ring gear is hot.
      Fig 15: Aligning Matchmarks
      G04377965Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Tighten the 14 bolts.

      Torque: 95.0 N*m (970 kgf*cm, 70 ft.*lbf) 

      NOTE: Tighten the bolts a little at a time in a diagonal pattern.
      Fig 16: Identifying Differential 14 Bolts
      G04377966Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  9. INSTALL TRANSAXLE HOUSING OIL SEAL 
    1. Using SST and a hammer, install a new oil seal.
      Fig 17: Installing Transaxle Housing Oil Seal
      G04377967Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      SST 09223-15020, 09950-70010 (09951-07150) 

    2. Coat the lip of oil seal with a little MP grease.

      Oil seal installation depth: 

      0 +- 0.5 mm (0 +- 0.0197 in.) 

  10. INSTALL DIFFERENTIAL SIDE BEARING RETAINER OIL SEAL 
    1. Using SST and a hammer, install a new oil seal.

      SST 09710-30050, 09950-70010 (09951-07150) 

    2. Coat the lip of the oil seal with a little MP grease.

      Oil seal installation depth: 

      0 +- 0.5 mm (0 +- 0.0197 in.) 

      Fig 18: Installing Differential Side Bearing Retainer Oil Seal
      G04377968Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002