W5M31

CENTER DIFFERENTIAL - 4WD DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY - W5M31





DISASSEMBLY SERVICE POINTS

A. TAPER ROLLER BEARINGS REMOVAL





(1) Remove the taper roller bearings using the special tool.

NOTE:
(1) Do not reuse the bearing removed from the shaft.
(2) Replace the inner and outer races of the taper roller bearing as a set.

REASSEMBLY SERVICE POINTS

A. SPACERS INSTALLATION








(1) Install the spacer, side gear, pinion gear, washer and pinion shaft to the center differential case.


(2) Holding down the pinion shaft, select the spacer of maximum thickness that allows the pinion gear to turn lightly and install it to the shaft.
(3) Install the side gear, spacer, pinion shaft retainer (KM220 only) and output gear and tighten the bolt to specified torque.
(4) Select the spacer of maximum thickness that allows the side gear to turn lightly and install it.





(5) Check that both side gears turn lightly.

Standard value:
Center differential side gear end play:
0.05- 0.25 mm (.0020 - .0010 in.)








B. TAPER ROLLER BEARINGS INSTALLATION

C. BOLTS INSTALLATION





(1) Apply the specified sealant to the bolt threads.

Specified sealant:
3M Stud Locking No.4170 or equivalent





(2) Tighten to the specified torque while following the order given in the illustration.

D. TAPER ROLLER BEARINGS INSTALLATION





NOTE: Apply the special tool to the inner race only when installing the bearing.