Installing the lid for the rear axle differential (M Sport differential)

• When positioning the lid, ensure that pin (1) is aligned in gap (2).

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• Position the lid (2).
• Tighten down screws (1).
  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Lid to rear axle differential
  M12	Tightening torque	140 Nm
  M10	Tightening torque	90 Nm

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Follow-up work 

• Refer to LIFTING THE REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL .
• Refer to CHECK/TOPPING UP OIL LEVEL IN THE REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL .
• Refer to ATTACHING THE CENTRAL MOUNT OF THE PROP SHAFT .
• Refer to FASTENING THE WIRING HARNESS TO THE M SPORT DIFFERENTIAL .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR HEAT SHIELD .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER OF THE CAMBER CONTROL ARM ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE COMPLETE EXHAUST SYSTEM .
• Refer to INSTALLING REINFORCEMENT STRUT .
• Refer to INSTALLING TANK COVER ON LEFT AND RIGHT .