Install front differential
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- 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 differential oil.
- Position front differential (3) .
- Make sure the installation locations of the marked screws (1)
and (2)
are correct.
Screw (1) : M12x105
Screws (2) : M 12x55
- Tighten down screws (1)
and (2)
.TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
Front axle final drive to motor oil pan M12 tightening torque 140 Nm
Follow-up work
- Refer to SECURING THE JUNCTURE SHAFT IN FRONT ON THE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL .
- Refer to FASTENING ACOUSTIC COVER ON THE OIL PAN .
- Refer to INSTALLING FRONT AXLE .
- Refer to TIGHTENING THE BOLTS ON THE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .
- Refer to FASTENING THE SWIVEL BEARING ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
- Refer to REMOVING THE MOBILE LIFTING TABLE .
- Refer to ATTACHING COOLANT HOSES TO FRONT SUBFRAME .
- Refer to REPLACING THE RADIAL SHAFT SEALS .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE OUTPUT SHAFT ON LEFT AND RIGHT .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE LEFT AND RIGHT SPRING STRUT HOLDER .
- Refer to ATTACHING THE BRAKE CALIPER ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
- Refer to CONNECTING THE CONNECTORS ON LEFT AND RIGHT .
- Refer to CONNECTING THE CONNECTOR TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT VERTICAL ACCELERATION SENSOR .
- Refer to SECURING THE WISHBONE ON THE TOP LEFT AND RIGHT ON THE SWIVEL BEARING .
- Refer to FASTENING THE RIGHT AND LEFT OUTPUT SHAFTS ONTO THE WHEEL BEARING .
- Refer to CHECK/ADD FRONT DIFFERENTIAL OIL .
- Refer to SECURING THE UNIVERSAL JOINT ON THE STEERING GEAR .
- Refer to ATTACHING THE WIRING HARNESS OF THE ACTIVE STABILIZER (ADDITIONAL WORK .
- Refer to FASTENING WIRING HARNESS TO THE EPS .
- Refer to IF INSTALLED: FASTENING THE AUXILIARY HEATER .
- Refer to INSTALLING LEFT AND RIGHT BRAKE VENTILATION DUCT .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE LEFT AND RIGHT CRASH LEVER .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE WHEEL ARCH COVER ON THE FRONT, BOTTOM LEFT AND RIGHT .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE RIGHT REINFORCEMENT STRUT .
- Refer to REMOVING THE ENGINE FROM THE INSTALLATION POSITION .
- Refer to INSTALLING UNDERBODY PROTECTION AT REAR .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE STIFFENING PLATE .
- 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 PARTIALLY INSTALLING THE FRONT WHEEL ARCH TRIM (DOOR SILL) AT LEFT AND RIGHT .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER OF THE STEERING ASSEMBLY ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT WHEELS .
- Refer to ATTACHING THE SPRING STRUT (AIR SUSPENSION) RIGHT FRONT .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE RIGHT STRUT BRACE .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AT TOP LEFT AND RIGHT .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT HOOD SEAL .
- Refer to INSTALLING FUEL DELIVERY LINE .
- Refer to INSTALLING ALL IGNITION COILS .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE CLEAN AIR PIPE AND THE RESONATOR .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE INTAKE FILTER HOUSING (TENSION STRUT REMOVED ON SHOCK TOWER) .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE TENSION STRUT ON THE RIGHT SHOCK TOWER .
- Refer to INSTALLING ACOUSTIC COVER AT REAR .
- Refer to INSTALLING ACOUSTIC COVER .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE CENTER COWL UPPER PART .
- Refer to INSTALLING WINDSHIELD PANEL COVER .
- Refer to INSTALLING LEFT AND RIGHT WIPER ARM .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT HOOD SEAL AT THE REAR .
- 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 DISCONNECTING ALL BATTERY GROUND LEADS .
- Refer to ACTIVATING THE 48 V ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .
- Refer to PLACING THE BRAKE PADS ON THE BRAKE DISK/PUTTING THEM INTO OPERATION .