4WD

Differential-4WD





Special Tool(s)








Disassembly





1. NOTE: Backlash specification: 0.02 - 0.08 mm (0.0008 - 0.0031 inch).

Using the special tool, measure and record the backlash for the differential side gears. Install a new differential if beyond specification.
2. Remove the 10 reduction gear bolts.
3. Remove the reduction gear.
4. Remove the 10 final drive gear bolts.
5. Remove the final drive gear.





6. Using the special tools, remove the differential side bearing.
^ Discard the differential side bearing.
7. Remove the spacer.
8. Remove the Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) drive gear.





9. Using the special tools, remove the differential side bearing.
^ Discard the differential side bearing.

Assembly





1. CAUTION: Be careful not to crush the bearing while pressing it onto the differential case.

Install a new differential side bearing.
2. Install the VSS drive gear.
3. Install the spacer.





4. CAUTION: Be careful not to crush the bearing while pressing it onto the differential case.

Install a new differential side bearing.
5. Install the final drive gear.





6. Install the 10 final drive gear bolts.
^ Tighten in the sequence shown to 120 Nm (89 ft. lbs.).
7. Install the reduction gear.





8. Install the 10 reduction gear bolts.
^ Tighten in the sequence shown to 96 Nm (71 ft. lbs.).