Install front differential

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

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• Position front differential (3)  .
• Make sure installation locations of marked screws (1)  and (2)  are correct.

  Screws (1)  : M12x105

  Screws (2)  : M12x55

• Tighten down screws (1)  and (2)  .
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Front axle final drive to motor oil pan
  M12	tightening torque	140 Nm

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Follow-up work 

• Refer to INSTALLING THE ENGINE MOUNT .
• Refer to SECURING THE JUNCTURE SHAFT IN FRONT ON THE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL .
• Refer to FASTENING AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR .
• 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 FASTENING COOLANT HOSE TO THE FRONT SUBFRAME .
• Refer to SECURING THE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLING BRACKET .
• 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 REINFORCEMENT STRUT .
• Refer to TAKING ENGINE OUT OF INSTALLATION POSITION .
• 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 STRUT BRACE ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AT TOP LEFT AND RIGHT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT HOOD SEAL .
• 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 PLACING THE BRAKE PADS ON THE BRAKE DISK/PUTTING THEM INTO OPERATION .