Differential Case: Reassembly

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INSTALL FRONT DIFFERENTIAL SIDE GEAR
1. Apply ATF to the 2 front differential side gears, 2 side gear thrust washers, 2 front differential pinions and 2 pinion thrust washers and install them to the differential case.
  
  Fig 1: Installing Front Differential Side Gear
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INSTALL NO. 1 FRONT DIFFERENTIAL PINION SHAFT
1. Coat the No. 1 front differential pinion shaft with ATF, and install it to the differential case.
INSPECT BACKLASH (See INSPECTION )

Fig 2: Installing No. 1 Front Differential Pinion Shaft
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INSTALL FRONT DIFFERENTIAL PINION SHAFT STRAIGHT PIN
1. Using a pin punch and hammer, install the pinion shaft straight pin.
  
  Fig 3: Installing Front Differential Pinion Shaft Straight Pin
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2. Using a chisel and hammer, stake the differential case.
  NOTE: Stake the differential case after adjusting the backlash.
  
  Fig 4: Staking Differential Case
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INSTALL FRONT DIFFERENTIAL CASE REAR TAPERED ROLLER BEARING
1. Using SST and a press, press in the front differential case front tapered roller bearing to the differential case.
  SST 09316-12010, 09550-60010 (09951-00490), 09950-70010 (09951-07100, 09951-07150)
  
  Fig 5: Pressing In Front Differential Case Front Tapered Roller Bearing To Differential Case
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  NOTE:
  - When replacing a bearing of the differential case, be sure to replace it together with the outer race.
  - When replacing a bearing of the differential case, replace both the front and rear bearings together.
  - Do not damage the bearing case when installing the bearing inner race.
2. Install the front differential case rear shim to the transaxle housing.
3. Using SST and a hammer, tap in the front differential case rear tapered roller bearing outer race to the transaxle housing.
  SST 09950-70010 (09951-07100, 09951-07150), 09950-60020 (09951-00890)
  NOTE:
  - When replacing the bearing, be sure to replace it together with the outer race.
  - No clearance is allowed between the bearing and transaxle housing.
    
    Fig 6: Taping In Front Differential Case Rear Tapered Roller Bearing Outer Race To Transaxle Housing
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INSTALL FRONT DIFFERENTIAL CASE FRONT TAPERED ROLLER BEARING
1. Using SST and a press, press in the front differential case front tapered roller bearing to the differential case.
  SST 09316-12010, 09550-60010 (09951-00490), 09950-70010 (09951-07100)
  NOTE:
  - When replacing a bearing of the differential case, be sure to replace it together with the outer race.
  - When replacing a bearing of the differential case, replace both the front and rear bearings together.
  - Do not damage the bearing case when installing the bearing inner race.
    
    Fig 7: Pressing In Front Differential Case Front Tapered Roller Bearing To Differential Case
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2. Using SST and a hammer, tap in the front differential case front tapered roller bearing outer race to the transaxle housing.
  SST 09550-60010 (09951-00490), 09950-60020 (09951-00910)
  
  NOTE: When replacing the bearing, be sure to replace it together with the outer race.
  
  Fig 8: Taping In Front Differential Case Front Tapered Roller Bearing Outer Race To Transaxle Housing
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INSTALL FRONT DIFFERENTIAL RING GEAR
1. Using ATF and a heater, heat the front differential ring gear to 90 to 110°C (194 to 230°F).
  NOTE: Do not heat the ring gear to more than 110°C (230.0°F).
2. Clean the contact surface of the front differential case.
  
  Fig 9: Heating Front Differential Ring Gear
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3. Align the matchmarks, and install the front differential ring gear case quickly.
  NOTE:
  - Do not install the bolts while the ring gear is hot.
  - Check the position and number of the grooves on each end face of the differential ring gear.
    
    Fig 10: Aligning Matchmarks Of Front Differential Ring Gear
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4. Tighten the 14 bolts.
  Torque: 95 N*m (969 kgf*cm, 70 ft.*lbf)
  
  NOTE: Tighten the bolts a little at a time in a diagonal pattern.
  
  Fig 11: Installing Front Differential Ring Gear Bolts
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ADJUST DIFFERENTIAL SIDE BEARING PRELOAD

Install the differential assembly to the transaxle case.

Fig 12: Installing Differential Assembly To Transaxle Case
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Clean the mating surfaces of the transaxle case and transaxle housing.
Install the transaxle housing to the transaxle case and tighten them with the 16 bolts.
Torque: 22 N*m (224 kgf*cm, 16 ft.*lbf) for bolt A

29 N*m (295 kgf*cm, 21 ft.*lbf) for bolt B

29 N*m (295 kgf*cm, 21 ft.*lbf) for bolt C

22 N*m (226 kgf*cm, 16 ft.*lbf) for bolt D

HINT:
- Each bolt length is indicated below.
  Bolt length:
  
  50 mm (1.969 in.) for bolt A
  
  50 mm (1.969 in.) for bolt B
  
  42 mm (1.654 in.) for bolt C
  
  72 mm (2.835 in.) for bolt D
- Usually, bolt A is non-reusable. In this case, however, the bolt can be used after cleaning it.
  
  Fig 13: Installing Transaxle Housing To Transaxle Case With Bolts
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Using SST, turn the differential assembly to the right and left 2 or 3 times to settle the bearing.
SST 09564-32011

Using SST and a torque wrench, measure the turning torque of the differential.

SST 09564-32011

Torque: Standard turning torque at 60 rpm

0.20 to 0.69 N*m (2.0 to 7.0 kgf*cm, 1.8 to 6.1 in.*lbf) for new bearing

0.10 to 0.35 N*m (1.0 to 3.6 kgf*cm, 0.9 to 3.1 in.*lbf) for used bearing

Fig 14: Measuring Turning Torque Of Differential

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HINT:

If the turning torque is not as specified, refer to the table below to select a front differential case rear shim so that the specified value is achieved.

Standard flange thickness

STANDARD FLANGE THICKNESS

Mark	Thickness	Mark	Thickness
0	2.00 mm (0.0787 in.)	J	2.025 mm (0.07972 in.)
1	2.05 mm (0.0807 in.)	K	2.075 mm (0.08169 in.)
2	2.10 mm (0.0827 in.)	L	2.125 mm (0.08366 in.)
3	2.15 mm (0.0846 in.)	M	2.175 mm (0.08563 in.)
4	2.20 mm (0.0866 in.)	N	2.225 mm (0.08760 in.)
5	2.25 mm (0.0886 in.)	P	2.275 mm (0.08957 in.)
6	2.30 mm (0.0906 in.)	Q	2.325 mm (0.09154 in.)
7	2.35 mm (0.0925 in.)	R	2.375 mm (0.09350 in.)
8	2.40 mm (0.0945 in.)	S	2.425 mm (0.09547 in.)
9	2.45 mm (0.0965 in.)	T	2.475 mm (0.09744 in.)
A	2.50 mm (0.0984 in.)	U	2.525 mm (0.09941 in.)
B	2.55 mm (0.1004 in.)	V	2.575 mm (0.10138 in.)
C	2.60 mm (0.1024 in.)	W	2.625 mm (0.10335 in.)
D	2.65 mm (1.1043 in.)	X	2.675 mm (0.10531 in.)
E	2.70 mm (0.1063 in.)	Y	2.725 mm (0.10728 in.)
F	2.75 mm (0.1083 in.)	AA	2.775 mm (0.10925 in.)
G	2.80 mm (0.1102 in.)	AB	2.825 mm (0.11122 in.)
H	2.85 mm (0.1122 in.)	-	-

Remove the 16 bolts and the transaxle housing.

Fig 15: Removing Bolts And Transaxle Housing
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Remove the differential assembly.

Fig 16: Removing Differential Assembly
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INSTALL TRANSAXLE HOUSING OIL SEAL
1. Using SST and a hammer, tap in a new oil seal.
  SST 09223-15020, 09950-70010 (09951-07150)
2. Coat the lip of the oil seal with a little amount of MP grease.
  Standard depth: 0 +-0.5 mm (0 +-0.0197 in.)
  
  Fig 17: Installing Transaxle Housing Oil Seal
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INSTALL DIFFERENTIAL SIDE BEARING RETAINER OIL SEAL
1. Using SST and a hammer, tap in a new oil seal.
  SST 09710-30050, 09950-70010 (09951-07150)
2. Coat the lip of the oil seal with a little amount of MP grease.
  Standard depth: 0 +-0.5 mm (0 +-0.0197 in.)
  
  Fig 18: Installing Differential Side Bearing Retainer Oil Seal
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