Rear Differential Carrier Assembly (W/O Differential Lock) Disassembly

Using a dial indicator, measure the runout of the companion flange vertically and laterally.

Distance from center to runout measurement point:

30 mm (1.18 in.)

Maximum Runout:

Item	Specified Condition
Vertical runout	0.10 mm (0.00394 in.)
Lateral runout	0.10 mm (0.00394 in.)

1. If the runout is more than the maximum, replace the companion flange.
   

Using a dial indicator, check the runout of the ring gear.

Maximum runout:

0.07 mm (0.00276 in.)

1. If the runout is more than the maximum, replace the ring gear with a new one.
   

Using a dial indicator, check the backlash of the ring gear.

Standard backlash:

0.10 to 0.20 mm (0.00394 to 0.00787 in.)

1. If the backlash is not within the specification, adjust the side bearing preload or perform repairs as necessary.
   

   HINT:

   Perform the measurement at 3 or more positions around the circumference of the ring gear.

Using a torque wrench, measure the preload of the backlash between the drive pinion and ring gear.

Standard preload (at starting):

0.88 to 1.98 N*m (9.0 to 20.2 kgf*cm, 7.8 to 17.5 in.*lbf)

Using a torque wrench, measure the preload with the teeth of the drive pinion and ring gear in contact.

Using a torque wrench, measure the total preload.

Standard total preload (at starting):

Drive pinion preload plus 0.20 to 0.40 N*m (2.04 to 4.07 kgf*cm, 1.77 to 3.54 in.*lbf)

Using SST and a hammer, loosen the staked part of the rear drive pinion nut.

SST

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Use SST to hold the companion flange.

SST

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Using a 30 mm socket wrench, remove the rear drive pinion nut.

Using SST, remove the rear drive pinion companion flange sub-assembly.

SST

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NOTICE:

Before using SST (center bolt), apply hypoid gear oil to its threads and tip.

Using SST, remove the rear differential carrier oil seal from the differential carrier.

SST

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Using SST, remove the rear drive pinion front tapered roller bearing (inner) from the drive pinion.

SST

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Place matchmarks on the bearing cap and differential carrier.

Remove the 4 bolts and 2 differential bearing caps.

Using a screwdriver and hammer, remove the 2 plate washers.

HINT:

Measure the plate washer thickness and note it down.

Remove the rear differential case assembly from the differential carrier.

HINT:

Tag the 2 case bearing outer races so that they can be reinstalled in the correct locations.

Remove the drive pinion and bearing spacer from the differential carrier.

Using SST and a press, press out the roller bearing (inner) from the drive pinion.

SST

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NOTICE:

Do not drop the drive pinion.

HINT:

If the drive pinion or ring gear is damaged, replace them as a set.

Using SST, remove the roller bearing (outer) from the carrier.

SST

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Using a brass bar and hammer, tap out the oil storage ring from the carrier.

HINT:

If the bearing is damaged during removal, replace it.

Using SST, tap out the rear tapered roller bearing (outer) from the carrier.

SST

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HINT:

If the bearing is damaged during removal, replace it.

Place matchmarks on the ring gear and differential case.

Remove the 12 ring gear set bolts.

Using a plastic-faced hammer, tap on the ring gear to separate it from the differential case.

Install the rear differential case bearing to the differential case.

Install the differential case to the differential carrier.

Install the 2 bearing caps to the differential carrier with the 4 bolts.

Torque:

103 N*m{1049 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf}

Using a dial indicator, measure the differential case runout.

Maximum runout:

0.07 mm (0.00276 in.)

Remove the differential case.

Remove the rear differential case bearing.

Using SST, remove the 2 bearings from the differential case.

SST

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09950-60010(09951-00500,09951-00650,09952-06010)

NOTICE:

Do not remove a case bearing unless replacing the differential case.

Place matchmarks on the LH and RH cases.

Remove the 8 bolts.

NOTICE:

Loosen the bolts, diagonally opposite of each other, in pairs.

Using a plastic-faced hammer, separate the LH and RH cases.

Remove the parts shown in the illustration from the differential case.