REAR AXLE ± Differential Carrier
27-25
5. If the differential gear backlash exceeds the limit, adjust
the backlash by replacing the side gear spacers.
6. If adjustment is not possible, replace the side gears and
pinion gears as a set.
7. After adjustment, check that the backlash does not exceed
the limit and the differential gear turns smoothly.
" FA DRIVE GEAR INSTALLATION
1. Clean the drive gear attaching bolts.
2. Remove the adhesive adhered to the threaded holes of
the drive gear by using a tap, and then clean the threaded
holes by applying compressed air.
3. Install the drive gear onto the differential case with the
mating marks properly aligned.
Tightening torque: 78 ± 88 Nm
" GA SIDE BEARING INNER RACE INSTALLATION
Use the special tool to press-fit the side bearing inner races
into the differential case.
" HA BEARING CAP INSTALLATION
Install the bearing caps with the mating marks properly aligned,
and then tighten the bearing caps installation bolts to the
specified torque.
" IA DRIVE GEAR BACKLASH ADJUSTMENT
Adjust the drive gear backlash by the following procedures:
1. Use the special tools to tighten the side bearing nut to
the position where a preload will start to be applied to
the side bearing.
Tap (M101.25)
MB990802
Contact
plate
Contact plate
MB990802
69 ± 78 Nm
MB991367
MB991385