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Differential Case Assembly

  1. Install the washer, differential bevel gear and differential bevel pinion in the differential case (RH). Insert the pinion shaft.
  2. Install straight pin from reverse direction.
    Fig 1: Installing Straight Pin
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  3. Install the washer and differential bevel gear to the differential case (LH). Then put the case over the differential case (RH), and connect both cases.
  4. Install the hypoid driven gear and secure by tightening the bolt.

    Standard tightening torque: 

    62 N.m (6.3 kgf-m, 45.6 ft-lb) 

    Fig 2: Identifying Differential Case And Hypoid Driven Gear
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  5. Measurement of backlash (Selection of washer)
    1. Measure the gear backlash with ST1 and ST2, and insert ST2 through the access window of the case.

      ST1 498247001 MAGNET BASE

      ST2 498247100 DIAL GAUGE

      NOTE:
      • Measure the backlash by applying a differential bevel pinion tooth between two differential bevel gear teeth.
      • Fix differential bevel pinion gear in place with a screwdriver or similar tool when measuring.

      Standard value: 

      0.13 - 0.18 mm (0.0051 - 0.0071 in) 

      Fig 3: Measuring Gear Backlash
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    2. If backlash is not as specified, select a washer from the table below.
      WASHER SPECIFICATIONS

      Washer
      Part No. Thickness mm (in)
      803038021 0.95 (0.037)
      803038022 1.00 (0.039)
      803038023 1.05 (0.041)
  6. Using ST, install taper roller bearing.

    ST 398487700 INSTALLER

    Fig 4: Installing Taper Roller Bearing
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