Part 1
REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLYCOMPONENTS (Part 1):
COMPONENTS (Part 2):
COMPONENTS (Part 3):
DISASSEMBLY
1. REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER COVER BREATHER PLUG
(a) Remove the breather plug from the differential carrier cover.
2. REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER COVER
(a) Remove the 8 bolts from the differential carrier cover.
(b) Using a brass bar and a hammer, remove the differential carrier cover from the differential carrier.
3. REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL BREATHER PLUG OIL DEFLECTOR
(a) Remove the bolt and oil deflector from the differential carrier cover.
4. FIX REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER
(a) Set the differential carrier to an overhaul stand as shown in the illustration.
5. INSPECT DIFFERENTIAL RING GEAR RUNOUT
(a) Set a dial indicator perpendicular to the end of the ring gear face.
(b) While holding the rear drive pinion companion flange rear, rotate the ring gear and measure the backlash.
Maximum runout: 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
If the runout exceeds the specified maximum value, remove the ring gear and check the runout of the differential case.
6. INSPECT REAR DIFFERENTIAL RING GEAR BACKLASH
(a) Using a dial indicator, measure the backlash of the ring gear at 3 points.
Standard backlash: 0.08 to 0.13 mm (0.0031 to 0.0051 in.)
If the backlash is not within the specified range, adjust the backlash or repair as necessary.
7. INSPECT REAR DIFFERENTIAL SIDE GEAR BACKLASH
(a) Place a dial indicator on the tip of the pinion gear tooth at a right angle.
(b) Hold the side gear in the differential case and check that the backlash is 0 mm (0 in.).
If not, replace the rear differential case with a new one.
8. INSPECT RUNOUT OF DIFFERENTIAL DRIVE PINION
(a) Using a dial indicator, measure the runout of the drive pinion shaft at a position 10 mm (0.39 in.) away from the end of the shaft.
Maximum runout: 0.08 mm (0.0031 in.)
If the runout is greater than the maximum, replace the drive pinion and ring gear.
9. INSPECT DIFFERENTIAL DRIVE PINION PRELOAD
(a) Using SST and a torque wrench, measure the drive pinion preload.
SST 09229-55010
Standard drive pinion preload (at starting): 0.5 to 0.8 N*m (5 to 8 kgf*cm, 4.3 to 6.9 in.*lbf)
If the preload is not within the specified range, adjust the rear differential drive pinion preload or replace the bearing spacer as necessary.
10. INSPECT TOTAL PRELOAD
(a) Using SST and a torque wrench, measure the total preload.
SST 09229-55010
Standard total preload (at starting):
Drive pinion preload plus 0.46 to 1.37 N*m (4.69 to 13.97 kgf*cm, 4.07 to 12.13 in.*lbf)
If necessary, disassemble and inspect the differential.
11. REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL SIDE GEAR SHAFT OIL SEAL
(a) Using SST, tap the 2 oil seals.
SST 09308-00010
12. REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL SIDE GEAR SHAFT SNAP RING
(a) Install SST to the differential carrier.
SST 09571-50010
(b) Tighten the SST bolt until the SST disc lightly touches the case bearing outer race.
(c) Install a dial indicator to the rear differential carrier.
HINT:
Set the dial indicator to the rearmost position (upper side in the illustration) of the area around where the side gear shaft oil seal is tapped in.
(d) Tighten the SST bolt and alter the differential carrier's shape to create a 0.1 mm (0.004 in.) clearance between the case bearing outer race and side gear shaft snap ring.
NOTICE:
Observe the dial indicator to ensure that the shape of the differential carrier does not change more than 0.2 mm (0.008 in.).
HINT:
approximately 0.1 mm (0.004 in.) clearance between the case bearing outer race and the side gear shaft snap ring is sufficient for the washer to move slightly.
(e) Using snap ring pliers, remove the side gear shaft snap ring on the ring gear tooth side.
HINT:
For reassembly purposes, measure the thickness of the side gear shaft snap ring. Write down the result.
(f) Remove the dial indicator and loosen the SST bolt.
NOTICE:
Do not remove the SST.
13. REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL SIDE GEAR SHAFT SNAP RING
(a) Using SST and a hammer, create a clearance between the case bearing outer race on the back surface of the ring gear and side gear shaft snap ring.
SST 09608-32010, 09950-70010 (09951-07200)
HINT:
The clearance is not visible, but tapping the SST with a hammer three or four times should be enough.
(b) Using snap ring pliers, remove the side gear shaft snap ring on the back surface of the ring gear.
HINT:
For reassembly purposes, measure the thickness of the side gear shaft snap ring. Write down the result.
14. REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL CASE BEARING
(a) Install SST.
(1) Tighten the SST bolt and push out the case bearing outer race on the back surface of the ring gear.
SST 09571-50010
NOTICE:
Do not drop the case bearing outer race.
(b) Remove SST.
15. REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL CASE BEARING
(a) Raise the ring gear of the differential case slightly and remove the ring gear tooth side case bearing outer race.
HINT:
For reassembly, check the installation position of the case bearing outer race and the side gear shaft shaft snap ring before removing the case bearing outer race. Write down the result.
16. REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL CASE ASSEMBLY
NOTICE:
Do not damage the case bearing.
17. REMOVE REAR DRIVE PINION NUT
(a) Using SST and a hammer, unstake the staked part of the drive pinion nut.
SST 09930-00010
NOTICE:
^ Be sure to use the SST with the tapered surface facing the shaft.
^ Do not grind the tip of the SST with a grinder, etc.
^ Completely loosen the staked part of the nut when removing it.
^ Do not damage the threads of the drive pinion.
(b) Using SST to hold the flange, remove the drive pinion nut.
SST 09229-55010, 09330-00021, 09950-30012 (09955-03040)
18. REMOVE REAR DRIVE PINION REAR COMPANION FLANGE
(a) Using SST, remove the companion flange.
SST 09950-30012 (09951-03010, 09953-03010, 09954-03010, 09955-03030, 09956-03060)
NOTICE:
Apply grease to the threads and tip of the SST center bolt before use.
19. REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL DUST DEFLECTOR
HINT:
Perform this procedure only when the dust deflector is damaged.
(a) Using SST and a press, press out the dust deflector.
SST 09950-60010 (09951-00440), 09950-00020, 09950-70010 (09951-07100)
20. REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER OIL SEAL
(a) Using SST, remove the oil seal from the differential carrier.
SST 09308-10010
NOTICE:
Apply grease to the threads and tip of the SST center bolt before use.
21. REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL DRIVE PINION OIL SLINGER
22. REMOVE DIFFERENTIAL DRIVE PINION
(a) Using a press, press out the drive pinion from the differential carrier.
NOTICE:
Do not drop the drive pinion.
23. REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL DRIVE PINION BEARING SPACER
24. REMOVE REAR DRIVE PINION FRONT TAPERED ROLLER BEARING
(a) Remove the rear drive pinion front tapered roller bearing inner race from the differential carrier.
(b) Using a brass bar and a hammer, tap out the rear drive pinion front tapered roller bearing outer race from the differential carrier.
25. REMOVE REAR DRIVE PINION REAR TAPERED ROLLER BEARING
(a) Using SST and a press, press out the rear drive pinion rear tapered roller bearing inner race from the drive pinion.
SST 09950-00020
If the drive pinion or ring gear is damaged, replace both as a set.
(b) Using a brass bar and a hammer, tap out the rear drive pinion rear tapered roller bearing outer race from the differential carrier.
(c) Remove the plate washer.
26. REMOVE DIFFERENTIAL RING GEAR
(a) Put matchmarks on the ring gear and differential case.
(b) Remove the 10 ring gear set bolts.
(c) Using a plastic-faced hammer, tap on the ring gear to separate it from the differential case.
27. INSPECT RUNOUT OF REAR DIFFERENTIAL CASE ASSEMBLY
HINT:
Perform this procedure only when the runout of the differential ring gear exceeds the specified maximum value.
(a) Install the differential case to the differential carrier.
NOTICE:
Do not damage the case bearing.
(b) Using SST and a hammer, tap in the case bearing outer race on the ring gear tooth side.
SST 09608-32010, 09950-70010 (09951-07200)
HINT:
Tap in the case bearing outer race until half of the side gear shaft snap ring groove of the differential carrier can be seen.
(c) Install SST to the differential carrier.
SST 09571-50010
(d) Tighten the SST bolt until the SST disc lightly touches the case bearing outer race.
(e) Using SST and a hammer, tap in the case bearing outer race on the ring gear back surfaces side.
SST 09950-70010 (09951-07200), 09608-32010
HINT:
Tap in the case bearing outer race until it touches the case bearing inner race roller.
(f) Place a dial indicator on the differential case flange surface at a right angle.
(g) Using a dial indicator, measure the differential case runout.
Maximum runout: 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
If the runout is greater than the maximum, replace the rear differential case with a new one.
(h) Tighten the SST bolt to push out the ring gear back surfaces side case bearing outer race.
SST 09571-50010
NOTICE:
Do not drop the case bearing outer race.
(i) Remove the SST.
(j) Raise the ring gear side of the differential case slightly and remove the ring gear tooth side case bearing outer race.
(k) Remove the differential case from the differential carrier.
NOTICE:
Do not damage the case bearing.
28. REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL CASE BEARING
HINT:
Perform this procedure only when replacing the case bearing or differential case.
(a) Using SST, remove the case bearing inner race LH and RH from the differential case.
SST 09950-60010 (09951-00480), 09950-40011 (09951-04020, 09952-04010, 09953-04030, 09954-04010, 09955-04061, 09957-04010, 09958-04011)
NOTICE:
^ Do not deform the bearing cage if the bearing is to be reused.
^ Hook the SST claw from the dent of the differential case to the bearing inner race.
^ Apply grease to the threads and tip of the SST center bolt before use.
29. INSPECT DIFFERENTIAL PINION AND SIDE GEAR
(a) Hold the differential case in a vise between aluminum plates.
NOTICE:
Do not overtighten the vise.
(b) Place a dial indicator on the tip of the pinion gear tooth at a right angle. Hold the side gear in the differential case and check that the backlash is 0 mm (0 in.).
If not, replace the rear differential case with a new one.