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Differential Assembly

DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY

1. Assemble the differential in the order shown in the figure.
2. Perform the "DIFFERENTIAL BACKLASH ADJUSTMENT".(See DIFFERENTIAL BACKLASH ADJUSTMENT.)






Pin Assembly Note






1. Install a new pin as shown in the figure to hold the pinion gear shaft.

Ring Gear Assembly Note






1. Assemble the ring gear so that the differential holes and ring gear holes shown in the figure are aligned.






2. Secure the differential in a vice.
3. Install the ring gear by tightening the ring gear installation bolts in several passes.

Tightening torque
152-176 N.m {16-17 kgf.m, 113-129 ft.lbf}

Tapered Roller Bearing Installation Note






1. Set the differential, the tapered roller bearing (clutch housing side), SST, and an appropriate steel plate in a press as shown in the figure.
2. Assemble the tapered roller bearing (clutch housing side) using the press.






3. Set the differential, the tapered roller bearing (transaxle case side), SST, and an appropriate steel plate to the press as shown in the figure.
4. Assemble the tapered roller bearing (transaxle case side) using the press.
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