Coupling Component Installation Note

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NOTE:

Clean away the remaining silicone sealant before applying new silicone sealant.
Install the coupling component before the applied silicone sealant starts to harden.
Add differential oil after the silicone sealant hardens.

Apply a thin layer of silicone sealant TB1217C or equivalent to the contact surfaces of the coupling component and the rear differential.

Fig 1: Applying Sealant To Coupling Component Contact Surface
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Install the coupling component to the rear differential.
Tightening Torque
- 23-26 N.m {2.4-2.6 kgf.m, 17-19 ft.lbf}
If the coupling component is replaced, write the characteristic value of the new coupling component to the AWD control module. (Refer to COUPLING COMPONENT CALIBRATION DATA WRITING .)