Reassembly [12/2012 - 08/2014]: Procedure

1. Coat the 2 differential side gears, 2 No. 1 front differential side gear thrust washers, 2 front differential pinions and 2 front differential pinion thrust washers with ATF and install them to the differential case.

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   *1	Differential Case
   *2	Differential Side Gear
   *3	No. 1 Front Differential Side Gear Thrust Washer
   *4	Front Differential Pinion
   *5	Front Differential Pinion Thrust Washer

1. Coat the front No. 1 differential pinion shaft with ATF, and install it to the differential case.

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See step  1

1. Using a 5 mm pin punch and hammer, install the front differential pinion shaft straight pin.

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   NOTE:

   Align the holes, and install the front differential pinion shaft straight pin.

2. Using a chisel and hammer, stake the differential case.

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   NOTE:

   Stake the differential case after adjusting the backlash.

1. Using ATF and a heater, heat the front differential ring gear to 90 to 110°C (194 to 230°F).

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   NOTE:

   Do not heat the front differential ring gear to more than 110°C (230°F).

2. Clean the contact surface of the differential case.

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   *a

   Matchmark

3. Align the matchmarks, set the front differential ring gear to the front differential case.
4. Install the 12 bolts.

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   Torque: 120 N*m (1224 kgf*cm, 89 ft.*lbf) 

   NOTE:

   • Tighten the bolts after the front differential ring gear has cooled down sufficiently.
   • Tighten the bolts evenly in a diagonal pattern using several steps.