Front Differential Carrier Preliminary Rotational Torque Measurement

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Fig 1: Identifying Special Tools - DT-47793

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Callout	Component Name
1	Front Differential Carrier Assembly CAUTION: Low bearing pre-load will cause premature failure of the front differential drive pinion gear. CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Tip: If the turning torque is not within specifications, the transfer gear assembly and differential bearing thrust washer is incorrect and must be corrected. Refer to Front Differential Drive Pinion Gear Bearing Thrust Washer and Front Differential Bearing Washer Measurement . Use a dial or beam torque wrench with DT-47793: differential rotating tool to measure turning torque. Tighten: 4-12 N.m (35-106 lb in) Special Tools: DT-47793: Differential Rotating Tool For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .

Callout

Component Name

Front Differential Carrier Assembly

CAUTION: Low bearing pre-load will cause premature failure of the front differential drive pinion gear.

CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

Tip:

If the turning torque is not within specifications, the transfer gear assembly and differential bearing thrust washer is incorrect and must be corrected. Refer to Front Differential Drive Pinion Gear Bearing Thrust Washer and Front Differential Bearing Washer Measurement .
Use a dial or beam torque wrench with DT-47793: differential rotating tool to measure turning torque.

Tighten: 4-12 N.m (35-106 lb in)

Special Tools:
DT-47793: Differential Rotating Tool
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .