Differential Carrier Assembly: Service and Repair

OVERHAUL PROCEDURES

Tools Required
* 07MAD-PR90100 Attachment, 45 x 55 mm, I.D. or Equivalent
* Dial Indicator




1. Remove the tapered roller bearings using a press as shown.




2. Install the left driveshaft and the intermediate shaft in the side gears.
3. Measure the backlash of both pinion gears.
Standard: 0.05 - 0.15 mm (O.O02-0.006 inch).
Service Limit: 0.30 mm (0.012 inch).

- If the backlash exceeds the service limit, replace the differential carrier.





3. Install the tapered roller bearings using the special tools and a press as shown.

RING GEAR REPLACEMENT



1. Remove the bolts in a crisscross pattern, in several steps, and remove the ring gear.
2. Install the ring gear by tightening the bolts in a crisscross pattern, in several steps.
NOTE: If the bolts are difficult to tighten, make sure that the ring gear is going on to the differential carrier correctly.
Torque: 135 Nm (99.8 ft.lbs.)