Differential Case Assembly

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Install differential gears (3), free axle hub (4) and washers (2) to left case (7).
Install left case to right case (1) and tighten screws (8).

Fig 1: Installing Differential Case Components
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Put bevel gear (1) on differential case (2) and fasten them with 10 bolts (3) by tightening them to specified torque. Use thread lock cement for 10 bolts (3).
CAUTION: Use of any other bolts than that specified is prohibited.

"A": Thread lock cement 99000-32020

Tightening torque

Drive bevel gear bolt (a): 85 N.m (8.5 kg-m, 61.5 lb-ft)

Fig 2: Installing Bevel Gear On Differential Case
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Press-fit side bearing (1) with special tool and hydraulic press.
Special tool

(G): 09944-66020

Fig 3: Press-Fitting Side Bearing
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Install actuator (1) to differential case (2).
NOTE: Note that installing direction is as shown in the figure.

Fig 4: Installing Actuator To Differential Case
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Hold bearing press-fitted in Step 7) with holder and press-fit side bearing on the other side.
NOTE: Be sure to use bearing holder for the purpose of protecting lower bearing.

Special tool

(G): 09944-66020

(H): 09951-16060

Fig 5: Press-Fitting Side Bearing

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