Install front 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 differential oil.

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

  Screw (1)  : M12x105

  Screws (2)  : M12x55

• Tighten down screws (1)  and (2)  .

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Follow-up work 

• Refer to SECURING THE JUNCTURE SHAFT IN FRONT ON THE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL .
• Refer to REPLACING THE RADIAL SHAFT SEAL FOR THE RIGHT OUTPUT SHAFT .
• Refer to REPLACING THE RADIAL SHAFT SEAL FOR OUTPUT SHAFT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .
• Refer to FASTENING FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .
• Refer to SECURING THE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINES ON THE HOLDER .
• Refer to SECURING THE ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT ON THE ANTI-ROLL BAR .
• Refer to ATTACHING THE LINE CONNECTION OF THE RIDE HEIGHT SENSOR .
• Refer to REMOVING THE ENGINE FROM THE INSTALLATION POSITION .
• Refer to FOR REUSING: CHECKING THE GEARING OF THE OUTPUT SHAFT AND REPLACING THE CIRCLIP .
• Refer to INSTALLING LEFT OUTPUT SHAFT .
• Refer to INSTALLING RIGHT OUTPUT SHAFT .
• Refer to FASTENING THE LEFT AND RIGHT TENSION STRUT ON THE WHEEL GUIDE JOINT .
• Refer to SECURING THE WISHBONE ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT ON THE SWIVEL BEARING .
• Refer to DRAINING AND TOPPING UP THE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL OIL .
• Refer to ATTACHING THE RIGHT AND LEFT OUTPUT SHAFT ONTO THE WHEEL BEARING .
• Refer to SECURING THE TIE ROD TO THE RIGHT AND LEFT ON THE SWIVEL BEARING .
• Refer to ATTACHING COOLANT HOSES TO FRONT SUBFRAME .
• Refer to SECURING THE DOUBLE PIVOT ON THE STEERING GEAR .
• Refer to SECURING THE WIRING HARNESS FOR THE EPS ON THE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .
• Refer to INSTALLING FUEL DELIVERY LINE .
• Refer to INSTALLING ALL IGNITION COILS .
• Refer to INSTALLING WINDSHIELD PANEL COVER .
• Refer to INSTALLING LEFT AND RIGHT WIPER ARM .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR HOOD SEAL .
• Refer to INSTALLING INTAKE FILTER HOUSING .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE STRUT BRACE .
• Refer to INSTALLING MOUNT OF HOOD SEAL ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ON THE REAR LEFT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR RIGHT ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVER .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AT TOP LEFT AND RIGHT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR SECTION OF THE FRONT WHEEL ARCH COVER ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR SECTION OF BRAKE AIR DUCT ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT SECTION OF THE FRONT WHEEL ARCH COVER ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
• Refer to INSTALLING FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT WHEEL ARCH TRIM .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER OF THE STEERING ASSEMBLY ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE WHEEL ARCH COVER ON THE FRONT LEFT AND BOTTOM RIGHT .
• Refer to INSTALLING UNDERBODY PROTECTION AT REAR .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE CENTER UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
• Refer to INSTALLING FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT WHEELS .
• Refer to TAKING HOOD OUT OF THE SERVICE POSITION .
• Refer to ACTIVATING VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .