Front

The differential assemblies (front and rear) using a hypoid bevel pinion and gear are installed to the front and rear axles. The one in the rear is set in the conventional type axle housing but the one in the front is set in the aluminum housing mounted under chassis frame and its differential carrier is also made of aluminum to reduce weight.

Some of the components such as bevel gear and pinion set are not interchangeable between the front and rear differential assemblies and that the reduction ratio for the manual transmission model is different from that for the automatic transmission model.

The differential assembly is decisive in that the drive power is concentrated there. Therefore, use of genuine parts and specified torque is compulsory. Further, because of sliding tooth meshing with high pressure between bevel pinion and gear, it is mandatory to lubricate them by hypoid gear oil.

Servicing procedure explained for the front differential is applicable for the rear differential as well, except some items additionally described for the rear.