Rear

NOTE: Removal of the differential assembly can be performed with the axle casing still in the vehicle.





1. Jack up the rear of the vehicle and support it with safety stands.
2. Drain the differential axle oil into a suitable container.
3. Remove the wheel and tire assemblies.





4. Check and record ring gear runout, referring to the following:
a. Mount a dial indicator on the rear axle casing so the tip of the dial indicator contacts the back face of the ring gear.

NOTE: There is a space provided between the speed sensor ring and the ring gear for measuring ring gear runout.

b. Zero the dial indicator.
c. Rotate the ring gear and record the reading.
^ Runout Standard: 0.076 mm (0.003 inch)
^ Runout Maximum: 0.102 mm (0.004 inch)
d. If the runout exceeds the maximum, check for improper torque of the ring gear bolts or dirt between the ring gear and the case.
e. If, after checking for improper torque or dirt, the runout still exceeds the maximum. the cause may be a warped ring gear, worn differential bearings, or a warped differential casing.





5. Check and record ring gear backlash, referring to the following:
^ Mount a dial indicator on the axle casing and measure the ring gear backlash.
- Backlash Preferred: 0.30 - 0.38 mm (0.012 - 0.015 inch)
- Backlash Standard: 0.20 - 0.38 mm (0.008 - 0.015 inch)
6. Remove in the order shown in the illustration, referring to the following notes:





Bearing Cap (4)
1. Make reference marks on the bearing caps and axle housing to make sure the caps are installed in their original positions.
2. Loosen the bearing cap bolts.





NOTE: The bearing caps must be installed in their original positions.





Differential Gear Assembly (5)
1. Pry the differential gear assembly, bearing cups, and shims out until they are loose in the bearing caps.
2. Remove the bearing caps.





3. Remove the differential gear assembly.