Differential Case Assembly

1. Install differential gears (3), free axle hub (4) and thrust washers (2) to differential left case (7).
2. Install differential left case to differential right case (1) and tighten screws (8).
   Fig 1: Exploded View Of Differential Case Components

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3. Put bevel gear (1) on differential case (2) and fasten them with bevel gear bolts (3) by tightening them to specified torque. Use thread lock cement for bevel gear 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: Identifying Bevel Gear, Differential Case & Bevel Gear Bolts

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4. Press-fit differential side bearing (1) with special tool and hydraulic press.

   Special Tool 

   (G): 09944-66020 

   Fig 3: Identifying Differential Side Bearing With Special Tool

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5. Install axle lock actuator (1) to differential case (2) temporarily.
   NOTE: Note that installing direction is as shown in the figure.
   Fig 4: Identifying Axle Lock Actuator & Differential Case

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6. Hold bearing press-fitted in Step  4) with holder (special tool (H)) and press-fit side bearing on the other side.

Special Tool 

(G): 09944-66020 

(H): 09951-16060 

Fig 5: Identifying Bearing With Special Tools

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