Differential Case Assembly

Install the differential bevel gear and bevel pinion together with washers, and insert pinion shaft.
NOTE: Face the chamfered side of washer toward gear.

Fig 1: Inserting Pinion Shaft
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Measure the backlash between differential bevel gear and pinion. If it is not within specifications, install a suitable washer to adjust it. < Ref. to ADJUSTMENT . >
NOTE: Be sure the pinion gear tooth contacts adjacent gear teeth during measurement.

ST1 498247001 MAGNET BASE

ST2 498247100 DIAL GAUGE
1. Standard backlash: 0.13 - 0.18 mm (0.0051 - 0.0071 in)
Fig 2: Measuring Backlash Between Differential Bevel Gear And Pinion
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Align the pinion shaft and differential case at their holes, and drive the straight pin into holes from the hypoid driven gear side, using ST.
NOTE: Lock the straight pin after installing.

ST 899904100 REMOVER

Fig 3: Identifying Pinion Shaft, Differential Case And Straight Pin
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Install the roller bearing to differential case.
CAUTION: Do not apply pressure in excess of 10 kN (1 ton, 1.1 US ton, 1.0 lmp ton).

NOTE: Be careful because the roller bearing outer races are used as a set.

ST1 499277100 BUSH 1-2 INSTALLER

ST2 398497701 ADAPTER

Fig 4: Identifying Roller Bearing
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Install the hypoid driven gear to differential case using twelve bolts.
1. Tightening torque: T: 62 N.m (6.3 kgf-m, 45.6 ft-lb)
Fig 5: Identifying Hypoid Driven Gear
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