Side Bearing Preload Torque
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Nissan Pathfinder. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- A selection of side bearing adjusting washers is required for successful completion of this procedure.
- Apply differential gear oil to the side bearings, and install the differential case assembly with the side bearing outer races into the gear carrier.CAUTION: Do not reuse side bearing outer race when replacing side bearing inner race (replace as a set).
- Insert the left and right original side bearing adjusting washers in place between side bearings and gear carrier.
- Align the matching mark on the side bearing cap with the matching mark on the gear carrier.
- Install the side bearing caps and tighten the side bearing cap bolts to the specified torque. Refer to "COMPONENTS ".
- Turn the differential assembly several times to seat the side bearings.
- To determine side bearing preload torque, measure the pulling force of the differential assembly at the drive gear bolt using Tool.
Tool number : - (J-8129)
Specification : 34.2 - 39.2 N (3.5 - 4.0 kg, 7.7 - 8.8 lb) of pulling force at the drive gear bolt
NOTE: If pulling force of the differential assembly at the drive gear bolt is within specification, side bearing preload torque will also be within specification. Refer to "PRELOAD TORQUE ". - If the pulling force is outside the specification, use a thicker or thinner side bearing adjusting washer to adjust. Refer to
"SIDE BEARING ADJUSTING WASHER ".
If the pulling force is less than the specification:
Use a thicker side bearing adjusting washer.
If the pulling force is greater than the specification:
Use a thinner side bearing adjusting washer.
CAUTION: Select a side bearing adjusting washer for right and left individually. - Record the total amount of washer thickness required for the correct side bearing preload torque.