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Differential Case: Reassembly

Assemble differential case :
1. Coat the 2 side gear thrust washers and 2 pinion thrust washers with ATF.
2. Install the 2 side gears, 2 pinions and 4 thrust washers to the case. See Figure.
3. Check the side gear backlash.
  Measure the side gear backlash while pushing one pinion gear toward the case.
  
  Standard backlash:
  
  0.05 - 0.20 mm (0.0020 - 0.0079 in.)
  
  Referring to Fig 2 , select thrust washers which backlash is surely within the specified range. Select washers of the same size for both sides.
  
  Fig 1: Determining Side Gear Backlash
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  Fig 2: Thrust Washer Thickness Chart
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  If the backlash is not within the specified range, install a thrust washer of a different thickness.
4. Using a pin punch and a hammer, install the straight pin.
  
  Fig 3: Installing Straight Pin
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5. Stake the differential case.

CAUTION:

A : The one which has bigger rollers (The number of rollers is 22).

B : The one which has smaller rollers (The number of rollers is 24).

Fig 4: Identifying Tapered Roller Bearings A & B

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Install 2 tapered roller bearings :
1. Using SST and a press, press in the tapered roller bearing RH. (Bearing B)
  
  Fig 5: Pressing Differential Case Tapered Roller Bearing In (Right Side)
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  SST 09710-22021 (09710-01031), 09950-70010 (09951-07100)
2. Using SST and a press, press in the tapered roller bearing LH. (Bearing A)
  
  Fig 6: Pressing Differential Case Tapered Roller Bearing In (Left Side)
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  SST 09710-22021 (09710-01031), 09950-70010 (09951-07100)