For H25 Engine Model

1. After applying differential oil to side gear (4), pinions (5), pinion shafts, washer, thrust washer (2) and spring washer (1), install them in differential left case (3).

   For correct installing direction of thrust washer (2) and spring washer (1), refer to Fig 1 .

   Fig 1: Installing Side Gear, Pinions, Pinion Shafts, Washer, Thrust Washer And Spring Washer

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2. When installing pinion shaft No. 2 (2) (shorter) into differential case and pinion, insert its "a" side into pinion joint (1).
   NOTE: "a" is longer than "b". ("a" > "b")
   Fig 2: Installing Pinion Shaft No. 2

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3. Check pinion gear (1) for smooth rotation.
   Fig 3: Checking Pinion Gear Rotation

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4. In the same manner as described in Step 1), install thrust washer (2), spring washer (1) and side gear (4).
   Fig 4: Installing Thrust Washer, Spring Washer And Side Gear

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5. Install differential right case (1) and then tighten bolts to specified torque.

   "A":  Thread lock cement 99000-32020

   Tightening torque 

   Differential case bolt (a):  41 N.m (4.1 kg-m, 30.0 lb-ft)

   Fig 5: Installing Differential Right Case

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6. Put bevel gear on differential case (1) and fasten them with bolts (2) by tightening them to specified torque. Use thread lock cement for bolts (2).

" A":  Thread lock cement 99000-32020

Tightening torque 

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

Fig 6: Installing Bevel Gear

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Install special tool to (B) differential case assembly and check that preload is within specification below. If preload exceeds specified value, check if foreign matter is caught or gear is damaged.

Special tool 

(B):  09928-06010-002

Side gear preload 

Max:  2.5 N.m (0.25 kg-m, 1.8 lb-ft)

Fig 7: Installing Special Tool To Differential Case Assembly

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