Rear Differential Carrier Assembly (For 3Uz-Fe) Installation

Using a hexagon wrench (12 mm), temporarily install the differential carrier to the suspension member with 3 new bolts.

Install the mount stopper upper and mount stopper lower. Temporarily install the differential carrier rear to the suspension member with 2 new bolts.

Using a hexagon wrench (12 mm) and torque wrench, tighten the 3 bolts to the specified torque.

Torque:

142 N*m{1,450 kgf*cm, 105 ft.*lbf}

Using a torque wrench, tighten 2 bolts to the specified torque.

Torque:

95 N*m{970 kgf*cm, 70 ft.*lbf}

NOTICE:

Do not tilt the inner tube and rubber parts when fully tightening the differential mount stopper.

Support the rear suspension member along with the differential using a jack.

HINT:

Install the rear suspension member along with the rear differential carrier assembly.

Install the 2 rear suspension member stoppers and 2 differential support member stoppers to the rear suspension member.

Install the rear suspension member along with the rear suspension member stopper lower with the 8 bolts.

Torque:

Bolt A:

127 N*m{1,300 kgf*cm, 94 ft.*lbf}

Bolt B:

19 N*m{195 kgf*cm, 14 ft.*lbf}

Install the suspension member brace rear lower LH with the 4 bolts.

Torque:

19 N*m{195 kgf*cm, 14 ft.*lbf}

Install the suspension member brace rear lower RH with the 4 bolts.

Torque:

19 N*m{195 kgf*cm, 14 ft.*lbf}

Install the clamp to the rear suspension member.

Connect the height control sensor connector.

Coat the spline of the inboard joint shaft assembly with gear oil.

Set the shaft snap ring with the opening side facing down.

Align the shaft splines and install the drive shaft assembly with a brass bar and hammer.

NOTICE:

1. Be careful not to damage the drive shaft dust cover, boot and oil seal.
   
2. Move the drive shaft assembly while keeping it level.
   

HINT:

Whether the inboard joint shaft is in contact with the pinion shaft or not can be known from the sound or feeling when driving it in.

Install the rear drive shaft assembly to the rear axle carrier.

NOTICE:

Be careful not to damage the drive shaft boot.

Install the parking brake cable assembly No.3 with the 2 bolts.

Torque:

19 N*m{194 kgf*cm, 14 ft.*lbf}

Install the rear suspension member brace with the 2 bolts.

Torque:

50 N*m{510 kgf*cm, 37 ft.*lbf}

Install the differential support protector No.2 to the rear suspension member brace with the 2 nuts.

Torque:

5.4 N*m{55 kgf*cm, 48 in.*lbf}

Temporarily install the rear shock absorber with coil spring with the bolt and nut.

Temporarily install the rear stabilizer link assembly and the load sensing valve sensor bracket to the rear No.2 suspension arm assembly with the bolt and nut.

Install the side member cover LH with the 3 screws.

Fully tighten the bolt holding the rear shock absorber with coil spring.

Torque:

110 N*m{1,120 kgf*cm, 81 ft.*lbf}

NOTICE:

Turn the bolt while holding the nut.

Fully tighten the nut holding the rear stabilizer link assembly.

Torque:

27 N*m{275 kgf*cm, 20 ft.*lbf}

Using a hexagon wrench (10 mm), remove the differential filler plug and gasket.

Add oil.

Capacity:

1.30 to 1.40 liter (1.38 to 1.48 US qts, 1.15 to 1.23 lmp. qts)

Oil grade:

Differential synthetic gear oil GL-5 75W-90 or equivalent

Check the oil level.

Using a hexagon wrench (10 mm), install the differential filler filler plug with a new gasket.

Torque:

49 N*m{500 kgf*cm, 36 ft.*lbf}

NOTICE:

After replacing the oil, recheck the oil level after driving.

Stop the vehicle on a level place.

Using a hexagon wrench (10 mm), remove the differential filler plug and gasket.

Check that the oil surface is within 5 mm (0.20 in.) of the lowest position of the inner surface of the differential filler plug opening.

NOTICE:

1. Excessively large or small amounts of oil may cause trouble.
   
2. After replacing oil, drive the vehicle and check the oil level.
   

HINT:

If necessary, fill the rear differential carrier with differential synthetic gear oil.

Check for oil leakage when the oil level is low.

Using a hexagon wrench (10 mm), install the differential filler plug and a new gasket.

Torque:

49 N*m{500 kgf*cm, 36 ft.*lbf}

Fully depress the parking brake pedal and release it to engage the parking brake.

Depress the pedal to the floor again, and release it to disengage the parking brake.

Slowly depress the parking brake pedal to the floor, and count the number of clicks.

Parking brake pedal travel:

7 to 9 notches at 300N (31kgf, 67.5lbf)

Depress the parking brake pedal. Hold the wire adjusting No.1 nut using a wrench and loosen the lock nut.

Release the parking brake pedal.

Turn the wire adjusting No.1 nut until the parking brake pedal travel meets the above specification.

Hold the wire adjusting No.1 nut using a wrench or equivalent tool and tighten the lock nut.

Torque:

6.0 N*m{61 kgf*cm, 53 in.*lbf}

Count the number of clicks after depressing and releasing the parking brake pedal 3 or 4 times.

Check whether the parking brake drags or not.

When operating the parking brake pedal, check that the parking brake indicator light comes on.