Install front axle differential

• Check that the O-ring (1)  is correctly positioned and not damaged. If applicable, correct or replace the O-ring (1)  .
• Coat the O-ring (1)  with front axle transmission oil.

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• Position front axle differential (4)  .
• Make sure installation locations of marked screws are correct.

  Screw (1)  : M12x105

  Screws (2)  : M12x55

  Screw (3)  : M12x55 or  M12x105

• Tighten the screws (1)  to (3)  .

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Follow-up work 

• Refer to SECURING THE JUNCTURE SHAFT IN FRONT ON THE FRONT AXLE DIFFERENTIAL .
• Refer to FASTENING AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR .
• Refer to INSTALLING FRONT AXLE COMPLETELY .
• Refer to TIGHTENING THE BOLTS ON THE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .
• Refer to SECURING THE SWIVEL BEARING, TOP LEFT AND RIGHT .
• Refer to REMOVING THE MOBILE LIFTING TABLE .
• Refer to ATTACHING COOLANT HOSES TO FRONT SUBFRAME .
• Refer to ATTACHING THE THERMOSTAT OR TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINE ON THE FRONT SUBFRAME .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE UNIVERSAL JOINT .
• Refer to ATTACHING THE CABLE OF THE WHEEL RPM SENSOR ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
• Refer to SECURING CABLES ON VERTICAL ACCELERATION SENSOR ON RIGHT AND LEFT .
• Refer to ATTACHING THE BRAKE CALIPER ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE ANTI-ROLL BAR .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE LEFT-HAND AND RIGHT-HAND CRASH LEVER .
• Refer to INSTALLING LEFT AND RIGHT BRAKE VENTILATION DUCT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE WHEEL ARCH COVER ON THE FRONT LEFT AND BOTTOM RIGHT .
• Refer to SECURING THE WIRING HARNESS FOR THE EPS ON THE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE REINFORCEMENT STRUT ON THE RIGHT ENGINE MOUNT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE OUTPUT SHAFTS .
• Refer to DRAIN/TOPPING UP THE FRONT AXLE TRANSMISSION OIL .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE LEFT AND RIGHT SPRING STRUT HOLDER .
• Refer to REMOVING ENGINE BRIDGE .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE CLEAN AIR PIPE OF CYLINDER BANK 1 .
• Refer to INSTALLING DRIVE BELT .
• Refer to INSTALLING FAN COWL WITH ELECTRIC MOTOR .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR TOP CROSS CONNECTION .
• Refer to INSTALLING FRONT CROSS CONNECTION .
• Refer to INSTALLING RIGHT INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .
• Refer to TIGHTENING THE FRONT-END STRUT ON THE RIGHT .
• Refer to INSTALLING LEFT INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .
• Refer to TIGHTENING THE LEFT FRONT-END STRUT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE CENTER ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVER .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT HOOD SEAL .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE SUPPORT BRIDGE .
• Refer to INSTALLING CONDUIT ON BANK 2 .
• Refer to INSTALLING CONDUIT ON BANK 1 .
• Refer to INSTALLING EXPANSION TANK FOR THE CHARGE AIR COOLER .
• Refer to INSTALLING COOLANT EXPANSION TANK .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE HOLDER OF THE DME CONTROL UNIT FOR CYLINDERS 5 TO 8 .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE LAMBDA OXYGEN SENSOR FOR CYLINDERS 5 TO 8 .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE PRIMARY OXYGEN SENSOR FOR CYLINDERS 1 TO 4 .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER PANEL OF THE SLAVE DME CONTROL UNIT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER PANEL OF THE MASTER DME CONTROL UNIT .
• Refer to INSTALLING ACOUSTIC COVER .
• Refer to FASTENING THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT SPRING STRUT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE SIDE SEALING ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT FOR THE HOOD .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR RIGHT ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVER .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ON THE REAR LEFT .
• Refer to TAKING HOOD OUT OF THE SERVICE POSITION .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE STIFFENING PLATE .
• Refer to REMOVING UNDERBODY PROTECTION AT SIDE RIGHT AND LEFT .
• Refer to INSTALLING FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR SECTION OF THE FRONT WHEEL ARCH COVER ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT WHEELS .
• Refer to ACTIVATING VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .
• Refer to PLACING THE BRAKE PADS ON THE BRAKE DISK/PUTTING THEM INTO OPERATION .