DRIVELINE/AXLE

SECTION RFD
REAR FINAL DRIVE
B

RFD

E
CONTENTS
SERVICE INFORMATION ............................ 2 Checking Differential Gear Oil .................................. 9 F

PRECAUTIONS ................................................... 2 FRONT OIL SEAL ............................................. 10

Service Notice or Precaution ..................................... 2 Removal and Installation .........................................10
G
PREPARATION ................................................... 3 SIDE OIL SEAL ................................................. 15
Special Service Tool ................................................. 3 Removal and Installation .........................................15
Commercial Service Tool .......................................... 6 H
REAR FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY .................... 17
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS Removal and Installation .........................................17
(NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING ............................. 7 Disassembly and Assembly (R200 2-pinion) ...........18
Disassembly and Assembly (R200V LSD) ..............38 I
NVH Troubleshooting Chart ...................................... 7

DESCRIPTION .................................................... 8 SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS

Cross-Sectional View ................................................ 8 (SDS) ................................................................. 58 J
General Specification ..............................................58
DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL ................................. 9 Inspection and Adjustment ......................................58
Changing Differential Gear Oil .................................. 9
K

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 PRECAUTIONS
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SERVICE INFORMATION
PRECAUTIONS
Service Notice or Precaution INFOID:0000000001646414

• Check for the correct installation status prior to removal or disassembly. If matching marks are required, be
certain they never interfere with the function of the parts when applied.
• Overhaul should be done in a clean work area, it is preferable to work in dustproof area.
• Before disassembly, using steam or white gasoline, completely remove sand and mud from the exterior of
the unit, preventing them from entering into the unit during disassembly or assembly.
• Check appearance of the disassembled parts for damage, deformation, and unusual wear. Replace them
with a new ones if necessary.
• Gaskets, seals and O-rings should be replaced any time when the unit is disassembled.
• In principle, tighten bolts or nuts gradually in several steps working diagonally from inside to outside. If tight-
ening sequence is specified, observe it.
• Clean and flush the parts sufficiently and blow-dry them.
• Be careful not to damage sliding surfaces and mating surfaces.
• When applying sealant, remove the old sealant from the mounting surface; then remove any moisture, oil,
and foreign materials from the application and mounting surfaces.
• Always use shop paper for cleaning the inside of components.
• Avoid using cotton gloves or shop rags to prevent entering of lint.
• During assembly, observe the specified tightening torque, and apply new gear oil, petroleum jelly, or multi-
purpose grease as specified for each vehicle, if necessary.

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 PREPARATION
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PREPARATION
A
Special Service Tool INFOID:0000000001646415

The actual shapes of Kent-Moore tools may differ from those of special service tools illustrated here. B
Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.) Description
Tool name
C
KV40104000 Removing and installing drive pinion lock nut
( — )
Flange wrench
a: 85 mm (3.35 in) dia. RFD
b: 65 mm (2.56 in) dia.

E
NT659

KV381054S0 Removing front oil seal

(J-34286)
Puller F

ZZA0601D

ST30720000 • Installing front oil seal H

(J-25405) • Installing pinion rear bearing outer race
Drift
a: 77 mm (3.03 in) dia.
b: 55.5 mm (2.185 in) dia. I

ZZA0811D
J
KV40104100 Removing side flange
( — )
Attachment
K

L
ZZA0804D

ST36230000 Removing side flange

(J-25840-A) M
Sliding hammer

ZZA0803D

KV38100200 Installing side oil seal O

(J-26233)
Drift
a: 65 mm (2.56 in) dia.
P
b: 49 mm (1.93 in) dia.

ZZA1143D

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Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.) Description
Tool name
KV38107900 Installing side flange
(J-39352)
Protector

S-NT129

KV38100800 Fixing unit assembly

(J-25604-01)
Attachment
a: 541 mm (21.30 in)
b: 200 mm (7.87 in)

SDIA0267E

ST3127S000 Measuring pinion bearing preload and total

(J-25765-A) preload
Preload gauge
1: GG91030000
(J-25765)
Torque wrench
2: HT62940000
( — )
Socket adapter (1/2″)
3: HT62900000 NT124
( — )
Socket adapter (3/8″)
KV10111100 Removing rear cover
(J-37228)
Seal cutter

S-NT046

ST3306S001 Removing and installing side bearing inner

(J-22888-D) race
Differential side bearing puller set
1: ST33051001
(J-22888-20)
Puller
2: ST33061000
(J-8107-2)
Base
a: 28.5 mm (1.122 in) dia. NT072

b: 38 mm (1.50 in) dia.

ST30031000 Removing pinion rear bearing inner race
(J-22912-01)
Replacer

ZZA0700D

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< SERVICE INFORMATION >
Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.) Description A
Tool name
KV40105230 Installing pinion rear bearing outer race
( — ) B
Drift
a: 92 mm (3.62 in) dia.
b: 86 mm (3.39 in) dia.
c: 45 mm (1.77 in) dia. C

PDIA0591E

ST30613000 Installing pinion front bearing outer race RFD

(J-25742-3)
Drift
a: 72 mm (2.83 in) dia.
b: 48 mm (1.89 in) dia.
E

ZZA1000D F
ST30611000 Installing pinion front bearing outer race (Use
(J-25742-1) with ST30613000)
Drift bar G

H
S-NT090

ST30901000 Installing pinion rear bearing inner race

(J-26010-01) I
Drift
a: 79 mm (3.11 in) dia.
b: 45 mm (1.77 in) dia. J
c: 35.2 mm (1.386 in) dia.

ZZA0978D
K
KV38100300 Installing side bearing inner race
(J-25523)
Drift
a: 54 mm (2.13 in) dia. L
b: 46 mm (1.81 in) dia.
c: 32 mm (1.26 in) dia.

M
ZZA1046D

(J-8129) Measuring turning torque

Spring gauge
N

NT127

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Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.) Description
Tool name
(J-34309) Adjusting bearing preload and pinion gear
Differential shim selector tool height

NT134

(J-25269-4) Selecting pinion height adjusting washer

Side bearing disc (2 Req'd)

NT136

Commercial Service Tool INFOID:0000000001646416

Tool name Description

Spacer Installing pinion front bearing inner race
a: 60 mm (2.36 in) dia.
b: 36 mm (1.42 in) dia.
c: 30 mm (1.18 in)

ZZA1133D

Power tool Loosening nuts and bolts

PBIC0190E

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 Symptom
×: Applicable
Reference page

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< SERVICE INFORMATION >

Noise
Possible cause and SUSPECTED PARTS
NVH Troubleshooting Chart

Gear tooth rough Refer to RFD-18 (R200 2-pinion), RFD-38 (R200V LSD)

×
Gear contact improper Refer to RFD-18 (R200 2-pinion), RFD-38 (R200V LSD)

RFD-7
Tooth surfaces worn Refer to RFD-18 (R200 2-pinion), RFD-38 (R200V LSD)

×
Backlash incorrect Refer to RFD-18 (R200 2-pinion), RFD-38 (R200V LSD)

×
Companion flange excessive runout Refer to RFD-18 (R200 2-pinion), RFD-38 (R200V LSD)

×
Gear oil improper Refer to RFD-9.

×
PROPELLER SHAFT NVH in PR section

×
AXLE AND SUSPENSION NVH in FAX, RAX, FSU and RSU sections

×
TIRE NVH in WT section

×
ROAD WHEEL NVH in WT section
×
DRIVE SHAFT NVH in RAX section
×
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING

NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING

BRAKE NVH in BR section

×
Use the chart below to help you find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.

STEERING NVH in PS section

×
INFOID:0000000001646417

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DESCRIPTION
Cross-Sectional View INFOID:0000000001646418

R200 (2-pinion)

PDIA0627E

1. Side flange 2. Pinion mate gear 3. Drive gear

4. Pinion mate shaft 5. Differential case 6. Side bearing
7. Drive pinion 8. Pinion front bearing 9. Companion flange
10. Collapsible spacer 11. Pinion rear bearing 12. Side gear

R200V (LSD)

PDIA0628E

1. Side flange 2. Pinion mate gear 3. Drive gear

4. Pinion mate shaft 5. Differential case 6. Side bearing
7. Side gear 8. Drive pinion 9. Pinion front bearing
10. Companion flange 11. Collapsible spacer 12. Pinion rear bearing
13. Viscous coupling

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 DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL
< SERVICE INFORMATION >
DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL
A
Changing Differential Gear Oil INFOID:0000000001646419

DRAINING B
1. Stop engine.
2. Remove drain plug and drain gear oil.
C
3. Set a gasket on drain plug and install it to final drive assembly
and tighten to the specified torque. Refer to RFD-18, "Disas-
sembly and Assembly (R200 2-pinion)"(R200 2-pinion) or RFD-
38, "Disassembly and Assembly (R200V LSD)"(R200V LSD). RFD
CAUTION:
Never reuse gasket.
E

PDIA0493E
F
FILLING
1. Remove filler plug. Fill with new gear oil until oil level reaches
the specified level near filler plug mounting hole. G

Oil grade and Viscosity:

Refer to MA-10, "Fluids and Lubricants". H
Oil capacity:
Approx. 1.4 (3 US pt, 2-1/2 Imp pt)
I
2. After refilling oil, check oil level. Set a gasket to filler plug, then
install it to final drive assembly. Refer to RFD-18, "Disassembly
PDIA0494E
and Assembly (R200 2-pinion)"(R200 2-pinion) or RFD-38, "Dis-
assembly and Assembly (R200V LSD)"(R200V LSD). J
CAUTION:
Never reuse gasket.
K
Checking Differential Gear Oil INFOID:0000000001646420

OIL LEAKAGE AND OIL LEVEL L

• Make sure that oil is not leaking from final drive assembly or around it.
• Check oil level from filler plug mounting hole as shown in the fig-
ure.
CAUTION: M
Never start engine while checking oil level.
• Set a gasket on filler plug and install it on final drive assembly.
Refer to RFD-18, "Disassembly and Assembly (R200 2-pin- N
ion)"(R200 2-pinion) or RFD-38, "Disassembly and Assembly
(R200V LSD)"(R200V LSD).
CAUTION:
Never reuse gasket. O
PDIA0494E

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 FRONT OIL SEAL
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FRONT OIL SEAL
Removal and Installation INFOID:0000000001646421

CAUTION:
Verify identification stamp of replacement frequency put in the lower part of gear carrier to determine
replacement for collapsible spacer when replacing front oil seal. Refer to "IDENTIFICATION STAMP OF
REPLACEMENT FREQUENCY OF FRONT OIL SEAL". If necessary collapsible spacer replacement,
remove final drive assembly and disassemble it to replace front oil seal and collapsible spacer. Refer
to RFD-17, "Removal and Installation", RFD-18, "Disassembly and Assembly (R200 2-pinion)"and/or
RFD-38, "Disassembly and Assembly (R200V LSD)".
NOTE:
The reuse of collapsible spacer is prohibited in principle. However, it is reusable on a one-time basis
only in cases when replacing front oil seal.
IDENTIFICATION STAMP OF REPLACEMENT FREQUENCY OF FRONT OIL SEAL
• The diagonally shaded area in the figure shows stamping point for
replacement frequency of front oil seal.
• The following table shows if collapsible spacer replacement is
needed before replacing front oil seal.
When collapsible spacer replacement is required, disassemble
final drive assembly to replace collapsible spacer and front oil seal.
Refer to RFD-18, "Disassembly and Assembly (R200 2-pinion)"or
RFD-38, "Disassembly and Assembly (R200V LSD)".

Stamp collapsible spacer replacement

PDIA0976E
No stamp Not required
“0” or “0” on the far right of stamp Required
“01” or “1” on the far right of stamp Not required
CAUTION:
Make a stamping after replacing front oil seal.
• After replacing front oil seal, make a stamping on the stamping point in accordance with the table below in
order to identify replacement frequency.
CAUTION:
Make a stamping from left to right.

Stamp before stamping Stamping on the far right Stamping

No stamp 0 0
“0”
1 01
(Front oil seal was replaced once.)
“01”
0 010
(Collapsible spacer and front oil seal were replaced last time.)
“0” is on the far right.
1 ...01
(Only front oil seal was replaced last time.)
“1” is on the far right.
0 ...010
(Collapsible spacer and front oil seal were replaced last time.)

REMOVAL
1. Drain gear oil. Refer to RFD-9, "Changing Differential Gear Oil".
2. Make a judgment if a collapsible spacer replacement is required. Refer to "IDENTIFICATION STAMP OF
REPLACEMENT FREQUENCY OF FRONT OIL SEAL".
3. Remove rear wheel sensor. Refer to BRC-33(ABS), BRC-70(TCS/ABS) or BRC-121(VDC/TCS/ABS).
4. Remove drive shaft from final drive. Then suspend it by wire etc. Refer to RAX-10, "Removal and Installa-
tion".

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< SERVICE INFORMATION >
5. Install attachment to side flange, and then pull out the side
flange with the sliding hammer. A

Tool number A: KV40104100 ( — )

B: ST36230000 (J-25840-A) B
NOTE:

C
Circular clip installation position
Model
Right side Left side
SDIA1005E
R200 (2-pinion) Final drive side RFD
R200V (LSD) Final drive side Side flange side
6. Remove propeller shaft. Refer to PR-6, "Removal and Installation".
7. Measure the total preload with the preload gauge. E

Tool number A: ST3127S000 (J-25765-A)

F
NOTE:
Record the preload measurement.

H
PDIA1006E

8. Remove drive pinion lock nut using the flange wrench.

I
Tool number : KV40104000 ( — )

SDIA1142E

L
9. Put matching mark on the end of the drive pinion. The matching
mark should be in line with the matching mark A on companion
flange.
CAUTION: M
For matching mark, use paint. Never damage drive pinion.
NOTE:
The matching mark A on the final drive companion flange indi- N
cates the maximum vertical runout position.

O
PDIA0629E

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 FRONT OIL SEAL
< SERVICE INFORMATION >
10. Remove companion flange using a puller.

PDIA0630E

11. Remove front oil seal using the puller.

Tool number A: KV381054S0 (J-34286)

PDIA0980E

INSTALLATION
1. Apply multi-purpose grease to front oil seal lips.
2. Install front oil seal using the drift as shown in the figure.

Tool number A: ST30720000 (J-25405)

CAUTION:
• Never reuse oil seal.
• Never incline oil seal when installing.

PDIA0752J

3. Align the matching mark of drive pinion with the matching mark
of companion flange, and then install the companion flange.

PDIA0629E

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< SERVICE INFORMATION >
4. Apply anti-corrosion oil to the thread and seat of new drive pin-
ion lock nut, and temporarily tighten drive pinion lock nut to drive A
pinion.
CAUTION:
Never reuse drive pinion lock nut.
B
5. Tighten to drive pinion lock nut, while adjust total preload torque.

Tool number A: ST3127S000 (J-25765-A)

C

Drive pinion lock nut tightening torque:

147 – 323 N·m (15 – 32 kg-m, 109 – 238 ft-lb) RFD

Total preload torque:

Total preload torque should equal the measurement E
taken during removal plus an additional 0.1 – 0.4 N·m
(0.01 – 0.04 kg-m, 1 – 3 in-lb).
CAUTION: F
• Adjust to the lower limit of the drive pinion lock nut tight-
ening torque first.
• If the preload torque exceeds the specified value, replace G
collapsible spacer and tighten it again to adjust. Never PDIA1007E

loosen drive pinion lock nut to adjust the preload torque.

6. Make a stamping for identification of front oil seal replacement frequency. Refer to "IDENTIFICATION H
STAMP OF REPLACEMENT FREQUENCY OF FRONT OIL SEAL".
CAUTION:
Be sure to make a stamping after replacing front oil seal.
I
7. Install propeller shaft. Refer to PR-6, "Removal and Installation".
8. Install side flange with the following procedure.
NOTE:
Install the RH side flange, then install the LH side flange. If LH side flange is installed first, the RH side J
flange comes out sometimes from the shock of installing the RH side flange. (For R200V LSD)
a. Attach the protector to side oil seal.
K
Tool number : KV38107900 (J-39352)
b. After the side flange is inserted and the serrated part of side L
gear has engaged the serrated part of flange, remove the pro-
tector.

SDIA0822E
N

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c. Put a suitable drift on the center of side flange, then drive it until
sound changes.
NOTE:
When installation is completed, driving sound of the side flange
turns into a sound which seems to affect the whole final drive.
d. Confirm that the dimension of the side flange installation [mea-
surement (A)] in the figure comes into the following.

Measurement (A): 326 – 328 mm (12.83 – 12.91 in)

9. Install drive shaft. Refer to RAX-10, "Removal and Installation".
10. Install rear wheel sensor. Refer to BRC-33(ABS), BRC-70(TCS/
ABS) or BRC-121(VDC/TCS/ABS).
11. Refill gear oil to the final drive and check oil level. Refer to RFD-
9, "Changing Differential Gear Oil".
12. Check the final drive for oil leakage. Refer to RFD-9, "Checking
Differential Gear Oil".

PDIA0631E

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< SERVICE INFORMATION >
SIDE OIL SEAL
A
Removal and Installation INFOID:0000000001646422

REMOVAL B
1. Remove rear wheel sensor. Refer to BRC-33(ABS), BRC-70(TCS/ABS) or BRC-121(VDC/TCS/ABS).
2. Remove drive shaft from final drive. Then suspend it by wire etc. Refer to RAX-10, "Removal and Installa-
tion". C
3. Install attachment to side flange, and then pull out the side
flange with the sliding hammer.
RFD
Tool number A: KV40104100 ( — )
B: ST36230000 (J-25840-A)
E
NOTE:

Circular clip installation position

Model F
Right side Left side
SDIA1005E
R200 (2-pinion) Final drive side
R200V (LSD) Final drive side Side flange side G

4. Remove side oil seal, using a flat-bladed screwdriver.

CAUTION: H
Be careful not to damage gear carrier.

SDIA1036E

K
INSTALLATION
1. Apply multi-purpose grease to side oil seal lips.
2. Install side oil seal until it becomes flush with the case end, L
using the drift.

Tool number : KV38100200 (J-26233)

M
CAUTION:
• Never reuse oil seal.
• When installing, never incline oil seal. N
3. Install side flange with the following procedure.
NOTE:
Install the RH side flange, then install the LH side flange. If LH
side flange is installed first, the RH side flange comes out some- SDIA1037E O
times from the shock of installing the RH side flange. (For R200V LSD)

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< SERVICE INFORMATION >
a. Attach the protector to side oil seal.

Tool number : KV38107900 (J-39352)

b. After the side flange is inserted and the serrated part of side
gear has engaged the serrated part of flange, remove the pro-
tector.

SDIA0822E

c. Put a suitable drift on the center of side flange, then drive it until
sound changes.
NOTE:
When installation is completed, driving sound of the side flange
turns into a sound which seems to affect the whole final drive.
d. Confirm that the dimension of the side flange installation [mea-
surement (A)] in the figure comes into the following.

Measurement (A): 326 - 328 mm (12.83 - 12.91 in)

4. Install drive shaft. Refer to RAX-10, "Removal and Installation".
5. Install rear wheel sensor. Refer to BRC-33(ABS), BRC-70(TCS/
ABS) or BRC-121(VDC/TCS/ABS).

PDIA0631E

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 REAR FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY
< SERVICE INFORMATION >
REAR FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY
A
Removal and Installation INFOID:0000000001646423

COMPONENTS B

RFD

PDIA0632E
J
1. Rear final drive assembly 2. Upper stopper 3. Propeller shaft
4. Washer 5. Lower stopper 6. Drive shaft
K
REMOVAL
1. Remove propeller shaft from the final drive. Refer to PR-6, "Removal and Installation".
CAUTION: L
Never impact or damage propeller shaft tube.
2. Remove rear stabilizer bar with a power tool. Refer to FSU-16.
3. Remove drive shaft from final drive. Then suspend it by wire etc. M
Refer to RAX-10.
4. Remove breather hose from the final drive.
5. Remove rear wheel sensor. Refer to BRC-33(ABS), BRC- N
70(TCS/ABS) or BRC-121(VDC/TCS/ABS).

SDIA1094E P

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< SERVICE INFORMATION >
6. Set a suitable jack to rear final drive assembly.
CAUTION:
Never place a suitable jack on the rear cover (aluminum
case).
7. Remove the mounting bolts and nuts connecting to the suspen-
sion member, and remove rear final drive assembly.
CAUTION:
Secure rear final drive assembly to a suitable jack while
removing it.

PDIA0690E

SDIA1970J

INSTALLATION
Note the following, and installation is in the reverse order of removal.
• Refer to RFD-18, "Disassembly and Assembly (R200 2-pinion)"(R200 2-pinion) or RFD-38, "Disassembly
and Assembly (R200V LSD)"(R200V LSD) about each tightening torque.
• When installing breather hoses, refer to the figure.
CAUTION:
Make sure there are no pinched or restricted areas on the
breather hose caused by bending or winding when installing
it.
- For installation, the vehicle side end shall be inserted to suspen-
sion member. Install metal connector side of this hose to rear cover
by inserting it with aiming painted marking to the front of vehicle.
• When oil leaks while removing final drive assembly, check oil level
after the installation. Refer to RFD-9, "Checking Differential Gear
Oil".
PDIA0633E

Disassembly and Assembly (R200 2-pinion) INFOID:0000000001646424

COMPONENTS

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< SERVICE INFORMATION >

RFD

I
PDIA1134E

1. Drive pinion lock nut 2. Companion flange 3. Front oil seal

J
4. Pinion front bearing 5. Gear carrier 6. Side oil seal
7. Side flange 8. Collapsible spacer 9. Pinion rear bearing
10. Pinion height adjusting washer 11. Drive pinion 12. Side bearing adjusting washer
K
13. Side bearing 14. Side gear thrust washer 15. Circular clip
16. Side gear 17. Lock pin 18. Pinion mate gear
19. Pinion mate thrust washer 20. Pinion mate shaft 21. Drive gear
L
22. Differential case 23. Bearing cap 24. Filler plug
25. Gasket 26. Rear cover 27. Drain plug
A: Oil seal lip
M
B: Screw hole
C: After tightening the bolts to the specified torque, tighten the bolts additionally by turning the bolts 31 to 36 degrees.

Refer to GI-8, "Component"and the followings for the symbols in the figure. N

: Apply gear oil.

: Apply anti-corrosion oil. O

: Apply Genuine Silicone RTV or equivalent. Refer to GI-42, "Recommended Chemical Product and Sealant".

Apply Genuine High Strength Thread Locking Sealant or equivalent. Refer to GI-42, "Recommended Chemical Product P
:
and Sealant".

ASSEMBLY INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT

• Before inspection and adjustment, drain gear oil.
Total Preload Torque
1. Secure final drive assembly onto an attachment.

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< SERVICE INFORMATION >

Tool number : KV38100800 (J-25604-01)

2. Remove side flanges.
3. Rotate drive pinion back and forth 2 to 3 times to check for unusual noise and rotation malfunction.
4. Rotate drive pinion at least 20 times to check for smooth opera-
tion of the bearing.
5. Measure total preload with the preload gauge.

Tool number : ST3127S000 (J-25765-A)

Total preload torque:

2.85 – 3.75 N·m (0.29 – 0.38 kg-m, 26 – 33 in-lb)
NOTE:
Total preload torque = Pinion bearing preload torque + Side PDIA0635E

bearing preload torque

• If measured value is out of the specification, disassemble it to check and adjust each part. Adjust the pinion
bearing preload and side bearing preload.
Adjust the pinion bearing preload first, then adjust the side bearing preload.

When the preload torque is large

On pinion bearings: Replace the collapsible spacer.
On side bearings: Use thinner side bearing adjusting washers by the same amount to
each side. Refer to RFD-58, "Inspection and Adjustment".

When the preload is small

On pinion bearings: Tighten the drive pinion lock nut.
On side bearings: Use thicker side bearing adjusting washers by the same amount to
each side. Refer to RFD-58, "Inspection and Adjustment".
Drive Gear Runout
1. Remove rear cover. Refer to "Differential Assembly".
2. Fit a dial indicator to the drive gear back face.
3. Rotate the drive gear to measure runout.

Runout limit: 0.05 mm (0.0020 in) or less

• If the runout is outside of the repair limit, check drive gear assem-
bly condition; foreign material may be caught between drive gear
and differential case, or differential case or drive gear may be
deformed, etc.
CAUTION:
Replace drive gear and drive pinion gear as a set. SPD886

Tooth Contact
1. Remove rear cover. Refer to "Differential Assembly".

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< SERVICE INFORMATION >
2. Apply red lead to drive gear.
CAUTION: A
Apply red lead to both the faces of 3 to 4 gears at 4 loca-
tions evenly spaced on drive gear.
B

SPD357

RFD
3. Rotate drive gear back and forth several times, check drive pin-
ion gear to drive gear tooth contact.
CAUTION:
E
Check tooth contact on drive side and reverse side.

G
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P
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4. If tooth contact is improperly adjusted, follow the procedure
below to adjust the pinion height (dimension X).

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• If the tooth contact is near the face (face contact), or near the heel
(heel contact), thicken pinion height adjusting washers to move
drive pinion closer to drive gear.
Refer to RFD-58, "Inspection and Adjustment".

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• If the tooth contact is near the flank (flank contact), or near the toe
(toe contact), thin pinion height adjusting washers to move drive
pinion farther from drive gear.
Refer to RFD-58, "Inspection and Adjustment".

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Backlash
1. Remove rear cover. Refer to "Differential Assembly".
2. Fit a dial indicator to the drive gear face to measure the back-
lash.

Backlash: 0.10 – 0.15 mm (0.0039 – 0.0059 in)

• If the backlash is outside of the specified value, change the thick-
ness of side bearing adjusting washer.

When the backlash is large:

Make drive gear back side adjusting washer thicker,
and drive gear tooth side adjusting washer thinner by SPD513

the same amount. Refer to RFD-58, "Inspection and

Adjustment".
When the backlash is small:
Make drive gear back side adjusting washer thinner,
and drive gear tooth side adjusting washer thicker by
the same amount. Refer to RFD-58, "Inspection and
Adjustment".
CAUTION:

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Never change the total amount of washers as it will change the bearing preload.
Companion Flange Runout A

1. Fit a dial indicator onto the companion flange face (inner side of
the propeller shaft mounting bolt holes).
B
2. Rotate the companion flange to check for runout.

Runout limit : 0.08 mm (0.0031 in)

C
3. Fit a test indicator to the inner side of the companion flange
(socket diameter).
4. Rotate the companion flange to check for runout. RFD

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Runout limit : 0.08 mm (0.0031 in)
5. If the runout value is outside the repair limit, follow the procedure below to adjust. E
a. Check for runout while changing the phase between companion flange and drive pinion gear by 90° step,
and search for the position where the runout is the minimum.
b. If the runout value is still outside of the limit after the phase has been changed, possible cause will be an F
assembly malfunction of drive pinion and pinion bearing and malfunction of pinion bearing. Check for
these items and repair if necessary.
c. If the runout value is still outside of the limit after the check and repair, replace companion flange. G
DISASSEMBLY
Differential Assembly H
1. Drain gear oil, if necessary.
2. Remove side flange.
3. Remove rear cover mounting bolts. I
4. Remove rear cover to insert the seal cutter between gear carrier
and rear cover.
J
Tool number : KV10111100 (J-37228)
CAUTION:
• Be careful not to damage the mating surface. K
• Never insert flat-bladed screwdriver, this way damage the
mating surface.
L
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5. Using two 45 mm (1.77 in) spacers, mount carrier on the attach- M

ment.

Tool number : KV38100800 (J-25604-01) N

SPD888 P

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6. For proper reinstallation, paint matching marks on one side of
the bearing cap.
CAUTION:
• For matching marks, use paint. Never damage bearing
caps and gear carrier.
• Bearing caps are line-board during manufacture. The
matching marks are used to reinstall them in their original
positions.

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7. Remove bearing caps.

S-PD343

8. Lift differential case assembly out with a suitable tool.

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• Keep side bearing outer races together with inner race. Never
mix them up.
Also, keep side bearing adjusting washers together with bear-
ings.

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9. Remove side bearing inner race.
To prevent damage to bearing, engage puller jaws in groove. A

Tool number A: ST33051001 (J-22888-20)

B: ST33061000 (J-8107-2) B
CAUTION:
• To prevent damage to the side bearing and drive gear,
place copper plates between these parts and vise. C
• It is not necessary to remove side bearing inner race
except it is replaced.
RFD

G
SPD920

10. For proper reinstallation, paint matching marks on one differen-

tial case assembly. H
CAUTION:
For matching marks, use paint. Never damage differential
case and drive gear. I
11. Remove drive gear mounting bolts.
12. Tap drive gear off differential case assembly with a soft hammer.
CAUTION: J
Tap evenly all around to keep drive gear from bending.

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K
13. Remove lock pin of pinion mate shaft with a punch from drive
gear side.
L

N
SPD025

14. Remove pinion mate shaft. O

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15. Turn pinion mate gear, then remove pinion mate gear, pinion
mate thrust washer, side gear and side gear thrust washer from
differential case.

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Drive Pinion Assembly

1. Remove differential assembly. Refer to "Differential Assembly".
2. Remove drive pinion lock nut with the flange wrench.

Tool number : KV40104000 ( — )

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3. Put matching mark on the end of drive pinion. The matching

mark should be in line with the matching mark A on companion
flange.
CAUTION:
For matching mark, use paint. Never damage companion
flange and drive pinion.
NOTE:
The matching mark A on the final drive companion flange indi-
cates the maximum vertical runout position.
When replacing companion flange, matching mark is not neces-
sary.
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4. Remove companion flange using the suitable puller.

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5. Press drive pinion assembly out of gear carrier.
CAUTION: A
Never drop drive pinion assembly.
6. Remove front oil seal.
7. Remove side oil seal. B
8. Remove pinion front bearing inner race.
9. Remove collapsible spacer.
C

SPD892

RFD
10. Remove pinion rear bearing inner race and drive pinion height
adjusting washer with the replacer.
E
Tool number : ST30031000 (J-22912-01)

G
S-PD179

11. Tap pinion front/rear bearing outer races uniformly a brass rod or
equivalent to removed. H
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage gear carrier.
I

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K
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
Clean up the disassembled parts. Then, inspect if the parts are worn or damaged. If so, follow the measures
below. L
Content Conditions and Measures
• If the gear teeth never mesh or line-up correctly, determine the cause and adjust or replace as neces-
M
sary.
Drive gear and Drive pinion
• If the gears are worn, cracked, damaged, pitted or chipped (by friction) noticeably, replace with new
drive gear and drive pinion as a set.
• If any chipped (by friction), pitted, worn, rusted or scratched marks, or unusual noise from the bearing N
Bearing
is observed, replace as a bearing assembly (as a new set).
Side gear and pinion mate • If any cracks or damage on the surface of the tooth is found, replace.
gear • If any worn or chipped mark on the contact sides of the thrust washer is found, replace. O
Side gear thrust washer and
• If it is chipped (by friction), damaged, or unusually worn, replace.
pinion mate thrust washer
• Whenever disassembled, replace. P
Oil seal
• If wear, deterioration of adherence (sealing force lips), or damage is detected on the lips, replace them.
Differential case • If any wear or crack on the contact sides of the differential case is found, replace.
• If any chipped mark (about 0.1 mm, 0.004 in) or other damage on the contact sides of the lips of the
Companion flange
companion flange is found, replace.

ADJUSTMENT AND SELECTION OF ADJUSTING WASHERS

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Differential Side Gear Clearance
• Assemble the differential parts if they are disassembled. Refer to "Differential Assembly".
1. Place differential case straight up so that side gear to be mea-
sured comes upward.

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2. Using feeler gauge, measure the clearance between side gear

back and differential case at 3 different points, while rotating
side gear. Average the 3 readings, and then measure the clear-
ance of the other side as well.

Side gear back clearance specification:

0.2 mm (0.008 in) or less.
(Each gear should rotate smoothly without excessive
resistance during differential motion.)
CAUTION:
To prevent side gear from tilting, insert feeler gauges with
the same thickness from both sides.
3. If the back clearance is outside the specification, use a thicker/
thinner side gear thrust washer to adjust. Refer to RFD-58,
"Inspection and Adjustment".

When the back clearance is large:

Use a thicker thrust washer.
When the back clearance is small:
Use a thinner thrust washer.
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CAUTION:
Select a side gear thrust washer for right and left individually.
Side Bearing Preload
• Selecting carrier side bearing adjusting washers is required for successful completion of this procedure.
1. Make sure all parts are clean. Also, make sure the bearings are
well lubricated with gear oil.
2. Place the differential case, with side bearings and bearing races
installed, into gear carrier.

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3. Insert left and right original side bearing adjusting washers in
place between side bearings and gear carrier. A

SPD558

RFD
4. Install bearing caps in their correct locations and tighten bearing
cap mounting bolts to the specified torque. Refer to "COMPO-
NENTS".
E
5. Turn the carrier several times to seat the bearings.

G
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6. Measure the turning torque of the carrier at the drive gear

H
mounting bolts with a spring gauge.

Tool number : — (J-8129)

I
Specification:
34.2 – 39.2 N (3.5 – 4.0 kg, 7.7 – 8.8 lb) of pulling J
force at the drive gear bolt

SPD194A
K
7. If the turning torque is outside the specification, use a thicker/
thinner side bearing adjusting washer to adjust. Refer to RFD-
58, "Inspection and Adjustment". L

If the turning torque is less than the specified range:

Use a thicker thrust washer. M
If the turning torque is greater than the specification:
Use a thinner thrust washer.
N
CAUTION:
Select a side bearing adjusting washer for right and left SPD772

individually.
8. Record the total amount of washer thickness required for the correct carrier side bearing preload. O

Pinion Gear Height

P

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1. Make sure all parts are clean and that the bearings are well
lubricated.
2. Assemble the pinion gear bearings into the differential shim
selector tool.

Tool number : — (J-34309)

SPD769

• Pinion front bearing; make sure the J-34309-3 pinion front

bearing seat is secured tightly against the J-34309-2 gauge
anvil. Then turn the pinion front bearing pilot, J-34309-5, to
secure the bearing in its proper position.
• Pinion rear bearing; the pinion rear bearing pilot, J-34309-8,
is used to center the pinion rear bearing only. The pinion rear
bearing locking seat, J-34309-4, is used to lock the bearing to
the assembly.
• Installation of J-34309-9 and J-34309-16; place a suitable
2.5 mm (0.098 in) thick plain washer between J-34309-9 and
J-34309-16. Both surfaces of J-34309-9 and J-34309-16 must
SPD197A
be parallel with a clearance of 2.5 mm (0.098 in).
3. Install the pinion rear bearing inner race into gear carrier. Then
place the pinion preload shim selector tool, J-34309-1, gauge
screw assembly.

SPD893

4. Assemble the pinion front bearing inner race and the J-34309-2
gauge anvil. Assemble them together with the J-34309-1 gauge
screw in gear carrier. Make sure that the pinion height gauge
plate, J-34309-16, will turn a full 360 degrees. Tighten the two
sections together by hand.

SPD199A

5. Turn the assembly several times to seat the bearings.

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6. Measure the turning torque at the end of the J-34309-2 gauge
anvil using preload gauge. A

Tool number : ST3127S000 (J-25765- A)

B
Turning torque specification:
1.0 – 1.3 N·m (0.11 – 0.13 kg-m, 9 – 11 in-lb)
C

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RFD
7. Place the J-34309-11 “R200A” pinion height adapter onto the
gauge plate and tighten it by hand.
CAUTION:
E
Make sure all machined surfaces are clean.

G
SPD208A

8. Position the side bearing discs, J-25269-4, and arbor firmly into H
the side bearing bores. Install the bearing caps and tighten bear-
ing cap mounting bolts to the specified torque. Refer to "COM-
PONENTS".
I

SPD211A
K
9. Select the correct standard pinion height adjusting washer thick-
ness. Select by using a standard gauge of 3 mm (0.12 in) and
your J-34309-101 feeler gauge. Measure the distance between L
the J-34309-11 pinion height adapter including the standard
gauge and the arbor.
M

N
SPD204A

10. Write down exact measurement (the value of feeler gauge). O

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11. Correct the pinion height washer size by referring to the “pinion
head number”.
There are two numbers painted on the drive pinion. The first
one refers to the drive pinion and drive gear as a matched
set. This number should be the same as the number on the
drive gear. The second number is the “pinion head height
number”. It refers to the ideal pinion height from standard
for quietest operation. Use the following chart to determine
the correct pinion height washer.

Add or remove from the standard pinion height ad- SPD542

Pinion head height number
justing washer thickness measurement
-6 Add 0.06 mm (0.0024 in)
-5 Add 0.05 mm (0.0020 in)
-4 Add 0.04 mm (0.0016 in)
-3 Add 0.03 mm (0.0012 in)
-2 Add 0.02 mm (0.0008 in)
-1 Add 0.01 mm (0.0004 in)
0 Use the selected washer thickness
+1 Subtract 0.01 mm (0.0004 in)
+2 Subtract 0.02 mm (0.0008 in)
+3 Subtract 0.03 mm (0.0012 in)
+4 Subtract 0.04 mm (0.0016 in)
+5 Subtract 0.05 mm (0.0020 in)
+6 Subtract 0.06 mm (0.0024 in)
12. Select the correct pinion height adjusting washer. Refer to RFD-58, "Inspection and Adjustment".
13. Remove the J-34309 differential shim selector tool from the final
drive housing. Then disassemble to retrieve the pinion bearings.

SPD205A

ASSEMBLY
Drive Pinion Assembly

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1. Install front and rear bearing outer races using drifts.
A
Tool number A: ST30720000 (J-25405)
B: KV40105230 ( — )
C: ST30611000 (J-25742-1) B
D: ST30613000 (J-25742-3)
CAUTION: C
• At first, using a hammer, tap bearing outer race until it
becomes flat to gear carrier.
• Never reuse pinion front and rear bearing outer race.
RFD
2. Select drive pinion height adjusting washer. Refer to RFD-58,
"Inspection and Adjustment".

G
PDIA0562E

3. Install selected drive pinion height adjusting washer to drive pin-

ion. Press pinion rear bearing inner race to it, using drift. H

Tool number : ST30901000 (J-26010-01)

CAUTION: I
• Pay attention to the direction of pinion height adjusting
washer. (Assemble as shown in the figure.)
• Never reuse pinion rear bearing inner race. J

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K
4. Assemble collapsible spacer to drive pinion.
CAUTION:
Never reuse collapsible spacer. L
5. Apply gear oil to pinion rear bearing, and assemble drive pinion
into gear carrier.
6. Apply gear oil to pinion front bearing, and assemble pinion front M
bearing inner race to drive pinion assembly.
CAUTION:
Never reuse pinion front bearing inner race.
N
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7. Using suitable spacer, press the pinion front bearing inner race O
to drive pinion as far as drive pinion nut can be tightened.

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8. Using the drift, install front oil seal as shown in the figure.

Tool number : ST30720000 (J-25405)

CAUTION:
• Never reuse oil seal.
• When installing, never incline oil seal.
• Apply multi-purpose grease onto oil seal lips, and gear oil
onto the circumference of oil seal.

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9. Install companion flange.

NOTE:
When reusing drive pinion, align the matching mark of drive pin-
ion with the matching mark (A) of companion flange, then install
companion flange.

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10. Apply anti-corrosion oil to the thread and seat of drive pinion
lock nut, and temporarily tighten drive pinion lock nut to drive
pinion.
CAUTION:
Never reuse drive pinion lock nut.
11. Adjust to the drive pinion lock nut tightening torque and pinion
bearing preload torque.

Tool number A: KV40104000 ( — )

B: ST3127S000 (J-25765-A)

Drive pinion lock nut tightening torque:

147 – 323 N·m (15 – 32 kg-m, 109 – 238 ft-lb)

Drive pinion bearing preload:

2.65 – 3.23 N·m (0.27 – 0.32 kg-m, 24 – 28 in-lb)
CAUTION:
• Adjust to the lower limit of the drive pinion lock nut tight-
ening torque first.
• If the preload torque exceeds the specified value, replace
collapsible spacer and tighten it again to adjust. Never PDIA0636E

loosen drive pinion lock nut to adjust the preload torque.

• After adjustment, rotate drive pinion back and forth 2 to 3 times to check for unusual noise, rota-
tion malfunction, and other malfunctions.
12. Install differential case assembly. Refer to "Differential Assembly".
CAUTION:
Never install rear cover yet.
13. Check and adjust drive gear runout, tooth contact, drive gear to drive pinion backlash, and companion
flange runout. Refer to "Drive Gear Runout", "Tooth Contact", "Backlash" and "Companion Flange
Runout".
Recheck above items. Readjust the above description, if necessary.
14. Check total preload torque. Refer to "Total Preload Torque".

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15. Install rear cover. Refer to "Differential Assembly".
Differential Assembly A

1. Install side gear thrust washers with the same thickness as the
ones installed prior to disassembly or reinstall the old ones on
the side gears. B

RFD

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2. Install side gears and thrust washers into differential case. E

CAUTION:
Make sure that the circular clip is installed to side gears.
3. Align 2 pinion mate gears in diagonally opposite positions, then F
rotate and install them into differential case after installing thrust
washer to pinion mate gear.
G

H
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4. Align the lock pin holes on differential case with shaft, and install
pinion mate shaft. I
5. Measure side gear end play. If necessary, select the appropriate
side gear thrust washers. Refer to RFD-58, "Inspection and
Adjustment". J

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L
6. Drive a lock pin into pinion mate shaft, using a punch.
Make sure lock pin is flush with differential case.
CAUTION:
M
Never reuse lock pin.

O
SPD030

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7. Align the matching mark of differential case with the mark of
drive gear, then place drive gear.

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8. Apply thread locking sealant into the thread hole of drive gear.
• Use Genuine High Strength Thread Locking Sealant or
equivalent. Refer to GI-42, "Recommended Chemical
Product and Sealant".
CAUTION:
Drive gear back and threaded holes shall be cleaned and
degreased sufficiently.

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9. Install drive gear on the mounting bolts, and then tighten to the
specified torque. Refer to "COMPONENTS".
CAUTION:
• Tighten bolts in a crisscross fashion.
• After tightening the bolts to the specified torque, tighten
the bolts additionally by turning the bolts 31 to 36
degrees.

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10. Press side bearing inner races to differential case, using the drift
and the base.

Tool number A: KV38100300 (J-25523)

B: ST33061000 (J-8107-2)
CAUTION:
Never reuse side bearing inner race.

SPD353

11. Install differential case assembly with side bearing outer races
into gear carrier.
12. Measure side bearing preload. If necessary, select the appropri-
ate side bearing adjusting washers. Refer to "Side Bearing Pre-
load".

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13. Insert selected left and right side bearing adjusting washers in
place between side bearings and gear carrier. A

SPD558
RFD
14. Align matching marks on bearing cap with that on gear carrier.
15. Install bearing caps and tighten bearing cap mounting bolts to
the specified torque. Refer to "COMPONENTS". E

G
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16. Using the drift, drive side oil seals until it becomes flush with the H
case end.

Tool number : KV38100200 (J-26233)

I
CAUTION:
• Never reuse oil seal.
• When installing, never incline oil seal.
J
• Apply multi-purpose grease onto oil seal lips, and gear oil
onto the circumference of oil seal.
17. Check and adjust drive gear runout, tooth contact, drive gear to
drive pinion backlash, and total preload torque. Refer to "Drive SPD560 K
Gear Runout", "Tooth Contact", "Backlash" and "Total Preload Torque".
Recheck above items. Readjust the above description, if necessary.
18. Apply sealant to mating surface of rear cover. L
• Use Genuine Silicone RTV or equivalent. Refer to GI-42,
"Recommended Chemical Product and Sealant".
CAUTION: M
Remove old sealant adhering to mounting surfaces. Also
remove any moisture, oil, or foreign material adhering to
application and mounting surfaces.
N
19. Install rear cover on gear carrier and tighten mounting bolts with
the specified torque. Refer to "COMPONENTS".

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20. Install side flange with the following procedure.
a. Attach the protector to side oil seal.

Tool number : KV38107900 (J-39352)

b. After the side flange is inserted and the serrated part of side
gear has engaged the serrated part of flange, remove the pro-
tector.

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c. Put a suitable drift on the center of side flange, then drive it until
sound changes.
NOTE:
When installation is completed, driving sound of the side flange
turns into a sound which seems to affect the whole final drive.
d. Confirm that the dimension of the side flange installation [Mea-
surement (A)] in the figure comes into the following.

Measurement (A): 326 – 328 mm (12.83 – 12.91 in)

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Disassembly and Assembly (R200V LSD) INFOID:0000000001646425

COMPONENTS

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1. Drive pinion lock nut 2. Companion flange 3. Front oil seal A

4. Pinion front bearing 5. Gear carrier 6. Side oil seal
7. Side flange 8. Collapsible spacer 9. Pinion rear bearing
10. Pinion height adjusting washer 11. Drive pinion 12. Side bearing adjusting washer B
13. Side bearing 14. Drive gear 15. Differential case B
16. Side gear thrust washer 17. Circular clip 18. Side gear
19. Pinion mate shaft 20. Pinion mate thrust washer 21. Pinion mate gear C
22. Viscous coupling 23. Differential case A 24. Bearing cap
25. Filler plug 26. Gasket 27. Rear cover
28. Drain plug RFD
A: Oil seal lip
B: Screw hole
C: After tightening the bolts to the specified torque, tighten the bolts additionally by turning the bolts 31 to 36 degrees. E

Refer to GI-8, "Component"and the followings for the symbols in the figure.

: Apply gear oil. F

: Apply anti-corrosion oil.

: Apply Genuine Silicone RTV or equivalent. Refer to GI-42, "Recommended Chemical Product and Sealant". G
Apply Genuine High Strength Thread Locking Sealant or equivalent. Refer to GI-42, "Recommended Chemical Product
:
and Sealant".
H
ASSEMBLY INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT
• Before inspection and adjustment, drain gear oil.
Total Preload Torque I
1. Secure final drive assembly onto an attachment.

Tool number : KV38100800 (J-25604-01) J

2. Remove side flanges.
3. Rotate drive pinion back and forth 2 to 3 times to check for unusual noise and rotation malfunction.
K
4. Rotate drive pinion at least 20 times to check for smooth opera-
tion of the bearing.
5. Measure total preload with the preload gauge.
L
Tool number : ST3127S000 (J-25765-A)

M
Total preload torque:
2.85 – 3.75 N·m (0.29 – 0.38 kg-m, 26 – 33 in-lb)
NOTE: N
Total preload torque = Pinion bearing preload torque + Side PDIA0635E

bearing preload torque

• If measured value is out of the specification, disassemble it to check and adjust each part. Adjust the pinion O
bearing preload and side bearing preload.
Adjust the pinion bearing preload first, then adjust the side bearing preload.

When the preload torque is large P

On pinion bearings: Replace the collapsible spacer.
On side bearings: Use thinner side bearing adjusting washers by the same amount to
each side. Refer to RFD-58, "Inspection and Adjustment".

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When the preload is small

On pinion bearings: Tighten the drive pinion lock nut.
On side bearings: Use thicker side bearing adjusting washers by the same amount to
each side. Refer to RFD-58, "Inspection and Adjustment".
Drive Gear Runout
1. Remove rear cover. Refer to "Differential Assembly".
2. Fit a dial indicator to the drive gear back face.
3. Rotate the drive gear to measure runout.

Runout limit: 0.05 mm (0.0020 in) or less

• If the runout is outside of the repair limit, check drive gear assem-
bly condition; foreign material may be caught between drive gear
and differential case, or differential case or drive gear may be
deformed, etc.
CAUTION:
Replace drive gear and drive pinion gear as a set. SPD886

Tooth Contact
1. Remove rear cover. Refer to "Differential Assembly".
2. Apply red lead to drive gear.
CAUTION:
Apply red lead to both the faces of 3 to 4 gears at 4 loca-
tions evenly spaced on drive gear.

SPD357

3. Rotate drive gear back and forth several times, check drive pin-
ion gear to drive gear tooth contact.
CAUTION:
Check tooth contact on drive side and reverse side.

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RFD

I
SDIA0207E

4. If tooth contact is improperly adjusted, follow the procedure

below to adjust the pinion height (dimension X). J

SDIA0517E

M
• If the tooth contact is near the face (face contact), or near the heel
(heel contact), thicken pinion height adjusting washers to move
drive pinion closer to drive gear.
Refer to RFD-58, "Inspection and Adjustment". N

P
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• If the tooth contact is near the flank (flank contact), or near the toe
(toe contact), thin pinion height adjusting washers to move drive
pinion farther from drive gear.
Refer to RFD-58, "Inspection and Adjustment".

PDIA0441E

Backlash
1. Remove rear cover. Refer to "Differential Assembly".
2. Fit a dial indicator to the drive gear face to measure the back-
lash.

Backlash: 0.10 – 0.15 mm (0.0039 – 0.0059 in)

• If the backlash is outside of the specified value, change the thick-
ness of side bearing adjusting washer.

When the backlash is large:

Make drive gear back side adjusting washer thicker,
and drive gear tooth side adjusting washer thinner by SPD513

the same amount. Refer to RFD-58, "Inspection and

Adjustment".
When the backlash is small:
Make drive gear back side adjusting washer thinner,
and drive gear tooth side adjusting washer thicker by
the same amount. Refer to RFD-58, "Inspection and
Adjustment".
CAUTION:
Never change the total amount of washers as it will change the bearing preload.
Companion Flange Runout
1. Fit a dial indicator onto the companion flange face (inner side of
the propeller shaft mounting bolt holes).
2. Rotate the companion flange to check for runout.

Runout limit : 0.08 mm (0.0031 in)

3. Fit a test indicator to the inner side of the companion flange
(socket diameter).
4. Rotate the companion flange to check for runout.

Runout limit : 0.08 mm (0.0031 in) PDIA0646E

5. If the runout value is outside the repair limit, follow the procedure below to adjust.
a. Check for runout while changing the phase between companion flange and drive pinion gear by 90° step,
and search for the position where the runout is the minimum.
b. If the runout value is still outside of the limit after the phase has been changed, possible cause will be an
assembly malfunction of drive pinion and pinion bearing and malfunction of pinion bearing. Check for
these items and repair if necessary.
c. If the runout value is still outside of the limit after the check and repair, replace companion flange.
DISASSEMBLY

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Differential Assembly
1. Drain gear oil, if necessary. A
2. Remove side flange.
3. Remove rear cover mounting bolts.
B
4. Remove rear cover to insert the seal cutter between gear carrier
and rear cover.

Tool number : KV10111100 (J-37228) C

CAUTION:
• Be careful not to damage the mating surface.
• Never insert flat-bladed screwdriver, this way damage the RFD
mating surface.

E
PDIA0491E

5. Using two 45 mm (1.77 in) spacers, mount carrier on the attach-

ment. F

Tool number : KV38100800 (J-25604-01)

G

SPD888
I
6. For proper reinstallation, paint matching marks on one side of
the bearing cap.
CAUTION:
J
• For matching marks, use paint. Never damage bearing
caps and gear carrier.
• Bearing caps are line-board during manufacture. The
matching marks are used to reinstall them in their original K
positions.

L
PDIA0069E

7. Remove bearing caps.

M

S-PD343
P

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8. Lift differential case assembly out with a suitable tool.

PDIA0547E

• Keep side bearing outer races together with inner race. Never
mix them up.
Also, keep side bearing adjusting washers together with bear-
ings.

SPD919

9. Remove side bearing inner race.

To prevent damage to bearing, engage puller jaws in groove.

Tool number A: ST33051001 (J-22888-20)

B: ST33061000 (J-8107-2)
CAUTION:
• To prevent damage to the side bearing and drive gear,
place copper plates between these parts and vise.
• It is not necessary to remove side bearing inner race
except it is replaced.

PDIA0639E

10. For proper reinstallation, paint matching marks on one differen-

tial case assembly.
CAUTION:
For matching marks, use paint. Never damage differential
case and drive gear.
11. Remove drive gear mounting bolts.
12. Tap drive gear off differential case assembly with a soft hammer.
CAUTION:
Tap evenly all around to keep drive gear from bending.

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13. Put matching marks with paint.
A

PDIA0640E
RFD
14. Loosen screws on differential cases A and B.

G
SDIA0189J

15. Separate differential case A and B, then remove viscous cou- H

pling, pinion mate gear, pinion mate thrust washer, side gear
and side gear thrust washer from differential cases.
I

PDIA0642E K
Drive Pinion Assembly
1. Remove differential assembly. Refer to "Differential Assembly".
L
2. Remove drive pinion lock nut with the flange wrench.

Tool number : KV40104000 ( — )

M

O
SDIA1144E

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3. Put matching mark on the end of drive pinion. The matching
mark should be in line with the matching mark A on companion
flange.
CAUTION:
For matching mark, use paint. Never damage companion
flange and drive pinion.
NOTE:
The matching mark A on the final drive companion flange indi-
cates the maximum vertical runout position.
When replacing companion flange, matching mark is not neces-
sary.
PDIA0629E

4. Remove companion flange using the suitable puller.

SDIA1132E

5. Press drive pinion assembly out of gear carrier.

CAUTION:
Never drop drive pinion assembly.
6. Remove front oil seal.
7. Remove side oil seal.
8. Remove pinion front bearing inner race.
9. Remove collapsible spacer.

SPD892

10. Remove pinion rear bearing inner race and drive pinion height
adjusting washer with the replacer.

Tool number : ST30031000 (J-22912-01)

S-PD179

11. Tap pinion front/rear bearing outer races uniformly a brass rod or
equivalent to removed.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage gear carrier.

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INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
Clean up the disassembled parts. Then, inspect if the parts are worn or damaged. If so, follow the measures A
below.

Content Conditions and Measures B

• If the gear teeth never mesh or line-up correctly, determine the cause and adjust or replace as neces-
sary.
Drive gear and Drive pinion
• If the gears are worn, cracked, damaged, pitted or chipped (by friction) noticeably, replace with new
drive gear and drive pinion as a set. C
• If any chipped (by friction), pitted, worn, rusted or scratched marks, or unusual noise from the bearing
Bearing
is observed, replace as a bearing assembly (as a new set).
RFD
Side gear and pinion mate • If any cracks or damage on the surface of the tooth is found, replace.
gear • If any worn or chipped mark on the contact sides of the thrust washer is found, replace.
Side gear thrust washer and
• If it is chipped (by friction), damaged, or unusually worn, replace. E
pinion mate thrust washer
• Whenever disassembled, replace.
Oil seal
• If wear, deterioration of adherence (sealing force lips), or damage is detected on the lips, replace them.
Differential case • If any wear or crack on the contact sides of the differential case is found, replace. F
• If any chipped mark (about 0.1 mm, 0.004 in) or other damage on the contact sides of the lips of the
Companion flange
companion flange is found, replace.
G
ADJUSTMENT AND SELECTION OF ADJUSTING WASHERS
Differential Side Gear Clearance
• Assemble the differential parts if they are disassembled. Refer to "Differential Assembly". H
1. Place differential assembly so that right side gear is on the upper side.
2. Measure the clearance between right side gear back and differ-
ential case using feeler gauge, while rotating right side gear with I
a suitable tool attached to splines.

Side gear back clearance specification: J

0.15 mm (0.0059 in) or less.
(Each gear should rotate smoothly without excessive
resistance during differential motion.) K
CAUTION:
• Never place feeler gauge at groove side of differential PDIA0641E
case. L
• To prevent side gear from tilting, insert feeler gauges with the same thickness from both sides.
3. If the back clearance is outside the specification, use a thicker/thinner side gear thrust washer to adjust.
Refer to RFD-58, "Inspection and Adjustment". M

When the back clearance is large:

Use a thicker thrust washer. N
When the back clearance is small:
Use a thinner thrust washer.
O
CAUTION:
• Adjust the clearance with the left side gear thrust washer only.
• Only one side gear thrust washer can be selected.
P
Side Bearing Preload
• Selecting carrier side bearing adjusting washers is required for successful completion of this procedure.

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1. Make sure all parts are clean. Also, make sure the bearings are
well lubricated with gear oil.
2. Place the differential case, with side bearings and bearing races
installed, into gear carrier.

SPD919

3. Insert left and right original side bearing adjusting washers in

place between side bearings and gear carrier.

SPD924

4. Install bearing caps in their correct locations and tighten bearing

cap mounting bolts to the specified torque. Refer to "Differential
Assembly".
5. Turn the carrier several times to seat the bearings.

PDIA0069E

6. Measure the turning torque of the carrier at the drive gear

mounting bolts with a spring gauge.

Tool number : — (J-8129)

Specification:
34.2 – 39.2 N (3.5 – 4.0 kg, 7.7 – 8.8 lb) of pulling
force at the drive gear bolt

SPD194A

7. If the turning torque is outside the specification, use a thicker/

thinner side bearing adjusting washer to adjust. Refer to RFD-
58, "Inspection and Adjustment".

If the turning torque is less than the specified range:

Use a thicker thrust washer.
If the turning torque is greater than the specification:
Use a thinner thrust washer.
CAUTION:
SPD772

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Select a side bearing adjusting washer for right and left individually.
8. Record the total amount of washer thickness required for the correct carrier side bearing preload. A
Pinion Gear Height
1. Make sure all parts are clean and that the bearings are well B
lubricated.
2. Assemble the pinion gear bearings into the differential shim
selector tool.
C
Tool number : — (J-34309)

RFD

SPD769
E

• Pinion front bearing; make sure the J-34309-3 pinion front

bearing seat is secured tightly against the J-34309-2 gauge
anvil. Then turn the pinion front bearing pilot, J-34309-5, to F
secure the bearing in its proper position.
• Pinion rear bearing; the pinion rear bearing pilot, J-34309-8,
is used to center the pinion rear bearing only. The pinion rear G
bearing locking seat, J-34309-4, is used to lock the bearing to
the assembly.
• Installation of J-34309-9 and J-34309-16; place a suitable
2.5 mm (0.098 in) thick plain washer between J-34309-9 and H
J-34309-16. Both surfaces of J-34309-9 and J-34309-16 must
SPD197A
be parallel with a clearance of 2.5 mm (0.098 in).
3. Install the pinion rear bearing inner race into gear carrier. Then I
place the pinion preload shim selector tool, J-34309-1, gauge
screw assembly.
J

SPD893
L

4. Assemble the pinion front bearing inner race and the J-34309-2
gauge anvil. Assemble them together with the J-34309-1 gauge M
screw in gear carrier. Make sure that the pinion height gauge
plate, J-34309-16, will turn a full 360 degrees. Tighten the two
sections together by hand.
N

SPD199A

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5. Turn the assembly several times to seat the bearings.

SPD770

6. Measure the turning torque at the end of the J-34309-2 gauge

anvil using preload gauge.

Tool number : ST3127S000 (J-25765- A)

Turning torque specification:

1.0 – 1.3 N·m (0.11 – 0.13 kg-m, 9 – 11 in-lb)

PDIA0566E

7. Place the J-34309-11 “R200A” pinion height adapter onto the

gauge plate and tighten it by hand.
CAUTION:
Make sure all machined surfaces are clean.

SPD208A

8. Position the side bearing discs, J-25269-4, and arbor firmly into
the side bearing bores. Install the bearing caps and tighten bear-
ing cap mounting bolts to the specified torque. Refer to "COM-
PONENTS".

SPD211A

9. Select the correct standard pinion height adjusting washer thick-

ness. Select by using a standard gauge of 3 mm (0.12 in) and
your J-34309-101 feeler gauge. Measure the distance between
the J-34309-11 pinion height adapter including the standard
gauge and the arbor.

SPD204A

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10. Write down exact measurement (the value of feeler gauge).
A

SPD775

RFD
11. Correct the pinion height washer size by referring to the “pinion
head number”.
There are two numbers painted on the drive pinion. The first
E
one refers to the drive pinion and drive gear as a matched
set. This number should be the same as the number on the
drive gear. The second number is the “pinion head height
number”. It refers to the ideal pinion height from standard F
for quietest operation. Use the following chart to determine
the correct pinion height washer.
G
Add or remove from the standard pinion height ad- SPD542
Pinion head height number
justing washer thickness measurement
-6 Add 0.06 mm (0.0024 in) H
-5 Add 0.05 mm (0.0020 in)
-4 Add 0.04 mm (0.0016 in)
-3 Add 0.03 mm (0.0012 in)
-2 Add 0.02 mm (0.0008 in) I
-1 Add 0.01 mm (0.0004 in)
0 Use the selected washer thickness
+1 Subtract 0.01 mm (0.0004 in)
+2 Subtract 0.02 mm (0.0008 in) J
+3 Subtract 0.03 mm (0.0012 in)
+4 Subtract 0.04 mm (0.0016 in)
+5 Subtract 0.05 mm (0.0020 in)
+6 Subtract 0.06 mm (0.0024 in)
K

12. Select the correct pinion height adjusting washer. Refer to RFD-58, "Inspection and Adjustment".
13. Remove the J-34309 differential shim selector tool from the final L
drive housing. Then disassemble to retrieve the pinion bearings.

SPD205A O
ASSEMBLY
Drive Pinion Assembly
P

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1. Install front and rear bearing outer races using drifts.

Tool number A: ST30720000 (J-25405)

B: KV40105230 ( — )
C: ST30611000 (J-25742-1)
D: ST30613000 (J-25742-3)
CAUTION:
• At first, using a hammer, tap bearing outer race until it
becomes flat to gear carrier.
• Never reuse pinion front and rear bearing outer race.
2. Select drive pinion height adjusting washer. Refer to "Pinion
Gear Height".

PDIA0562E

3. Install selected drive pinion height adjusting washer to drive pin-

ion. Press pinion rear bearing inner race to it, using drift.

Tool number : ST30901000 (J-26010-01)

CAUTION:
• Pay attention to the direction of pinion height adjusting
washer. (Assemble as shown in the figure.)
• Never reuse pinion rear bearing inner race.

SDIA0048E

4. Assemble collapsible spacer to drive pinion.

CAUTION:
Never reuse collapsible spacer.
5. Apply gear oil to pinion rear bearing, and assemble drive pinion
into gear carrier.
6. Apply gear oil to pinion front bearing, and assemble pinion front
bearing inner race to drive pinion assembly.
CAUTION:
Never reuse pinion front bearing inner race.

PDIA0492E

7. Using suitable spacer, press the pinion front bearing inner race
to drive pinion as far as drive pinion nut can be tightened.

SPD896

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8. Using the drift, install front oil seal as shown in the figure.
A
Tool number : ST30720000 (J-25405)
CAUTION:
• Never reuse oil seal. B
• When installing, never incline oil seal.
• Apply multi-purpose grease onto oil seal lips, and gear oil
onto the circumference of oil seal. C

PDIA0563E

RFD
9. Install companion flange.
NOTE:
When reusing drive pinion, align the matching mark of drive pin-
E
ion with the matching mark A of companion flange, then install
companion flange.

G
PDIA0629E

10. Apply anti-corrosion oil to the thread and seat of drive pinion
H
lock nut, and temporarily tighten drive pinion lock nut to drive
pinion.
CAUTION:
Never reuse drive pinion lock nut. I
11. Adjust to the drive pinion lock nut tightening torque and pinion
bearing preload torque.
J
Tool number A: KV40104000 ( — )
B: ST3127S000 (J-25765-A)
K
Drive pinion lock nut tightening torque:
147 – 323 N·m (15 – 32 kg-m, 109 – 238 ft-lb)
L

Drive pinion bearing preload:

2.65 – 3.23 N·m (0.27 – 0.32 kg-m, 24 – 28 in-lb) M
CAUTION:
• Adjust to the lower limit of the drive pinion lock nut tight-
ening torque first. N
• If the preload torque exceeds the specified value, replace
collapsible spacer and tighten it again to adjust. Never PDIA0636E

loosen drive pinion lock nut to adjust the preload torque.

• After adjustment, rotate drive pinion back and forth 2 to 3 times to check for unusual noise, rota- O
tion malfunction, and other malfunctions.
12. Install differential case assembly. Refer to "Differential Assembly".
CAUTION: P
Never install rear cover yet.
13. Check and adjust drive gear runout, tooth contact, drive gear to drive pinion backlash, and companion
flange runout. Refer to "Drive Gear Runout", "Tooth Contact", "Backlash" and "Companion Flange
Runout".
Recheck above items. Readjust the above description, if necessary.
14. Check total preload torque. Refer to "Total Preload Torque".

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15. Install rear cover. Refer to"Differential Assembly".
Differential Assembly
1. Install side gear thrust washer with the same thickness as the
ones installed prior to disassembly or reinstall the old ones on
the side gear.

SDIA0196J

2. Install side gear and thrust washer into differential case B.

CAUTION:
Make sure that the circular clip is installed to side gear.
3. Install pinion mate assembly (pinion mate shaft, pinion mate
gears and pinion mate thrust washers) into differential case B.
CAUTION:
The pinion mate shaft groove side shall be installed to side
gear.

SDIA0197J

4. Install viscous coupling into differential case B.

5. Install side gear thrust washer with the same thickness as the
ones installed prior to disassembly or reinstall the old ones on
the viscous coupling.

SDIA0198J

6. Align the matching marks and install differential case A into dif-
ferential case B.
7. Measure side gear end play. If necessary, select the appropriate
side gear thrust washer. Refer to "Differential Side Gear Clear-
ance".

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8. Align the matching mark of differential case with the mark of
drive gear, then place drive gear. A

SDIA2593E

RFD
9. Apply thread locking sealant into the thread hole of drive gear.
• Use Genuine High Strength Thread Locking Sealant or
equivalent. Refer to GI-42, "Recommended Chemical
E
Product and Sealant".
CAUTION:
Drive gear back and threaded holes shall be cleaned and
degreased sufficiently. F

G
SDIA2594E

10. Install drive gear on the mounting bolts, and then tighten to the
H
specified torque. Refer to "COMPONENTS".
CAUTION:
• Tighten bolts in a crisscross fashion.
• After tightening the bolts to the specified torque, tighten I
the bolts additionally by turning the bolts 31 to 36
degrees.
J

SDIA0247J
K
11. Press side bearing inner races to differential case, using the drift
and the base.
L
Tool number A: KV38100300 (J-25523)
B: ST33061000 (J-8107-2)
M
CAUTION:
Never reuse side bearing inner race.

N
SPD353

12. Install differential case assembly with side bearing outer races O
into gear carrier.
13. Measure side bearing preload. If necessary, select the appropri-
ate side bearing adjusting washers. Refer to "Side Bearing Pre- P
load".

SPD919

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14. Insert selected left and right side bearing adjusting washers in
place between side bearings and gear carrier.

SPD924

15. Align matching marks on bearing cap with that on gear carrier.
16. Install bearing caps and tighten bearing cap mounting bolts to
the specified torque. Refer to "COMPONENTS".

PDIA0069E

17. Using the drift, drive side oil seals until it becomes flush with the
case end.

Tool number : KV38100200 (J-26233)

CAUTION:
• Never reuse oil seal.
• When installing, do not incline oil seal.
• Apply multi-purpose grease onto oil seal lips, and gear oil
onto the circumference of oil seal.
18. Check and adjust drive gear runout, tooth contact, drive gear to
SPD560
drive pinion backlash, and total preload torque. Refer to "Drive
Gear Runout", "Tooth Contact", "Backlash" and "Total Preload Torque".
Recheck above items. Readjust the above description, if necessary.
19. Apply sealant to mating surface of rear cover.
• Use Genuine Silicone RTV or equivalent. Refer to GI-42,
"Recommended Chemical Product and Sealant".
CAUTION:
Remove old sealant adhering to mounting surfaces. Also
remove any moisture, oil, or foreign material adhering to
application and mounting surfaces.
20. Install rear cover on gear carrier and tighten mounting bolts with
the specified torque. Refer to "COMPONENTS".
21. Install side flange with the following procedure.
NOTE: PDIA0961E

Install the RH side flange, then install the LH side flange. If LH

side flange is installed first, the RH side flange comes out sometimes from the shock of installing the RH
side flange.

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a. Attach the protector to side oil seal.
A
Tool number : KV38107900 (J-39352)
b. After the side flange is inserted and the serrated part of side
gear has engaged the serrated part of flange, remove the pro- B
tector.

SDIA0822E

RFD
c. Put a suitable drift on the center of side flange, then drive it until
sound changes.
NOTE:
E
When installation is completed, driving sound of the side flange
turns into a sound which seems to affect the whole final drive.
d. Confirm that the dimension of the side flange installation (mea-
surement A) in the figure comes into the following. F

Measurement A: 326 – 328 mm (12.83 – 12.91 in)

G
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
General Specification INFOID:0000000001646426

VQ35HR
Applied model
M/T A/T
Final drive model R200 R200V (With LSD)
Gear ratio 3.538 3.357
Number of teeth (Drive gear/Drive pinion) 46/13 47/14
Oil capacity (Approx.) (US pt, lmp pt) 1.4 (3, 2-1/2)
Number of pinion gears 2 4
Drive pinion adjustment spacer type Collapsible

Inspection and Adjustment INFOID:0000000001646427

DRIVE GEAR RUNOUT

Item Runout limit

Drive gear back face 0.05 mm (0.0020 in) or less

DIFFERENTIAL SIDE GEAR CLEARANCE

Specification
Item
R200 R200V (With LSD)
0.2 mm (0.008 in) or less 0.15 mm (0.0059 in) or less
Side gear backlash (Each gear should rotate smoothly (Each gear should rotate smoothly
(Clearance between side gear and differential case) without excessive resistance during without excessive resistance during
differential motion.) differential motion.)

PRELOAD TORQUE

Item Specification
Pinion bearing (P1) 2.65 – 3.23 N·m (0.27 – 0.32 kg-m, 24 – 28 in-lb)
Side bearing (P2) 0.20 – 0.52 N·m (0.02 – 0.05 kg-m, 2 – 4 in-lb)
Side bearing to pinion bearing (Total preload)
2.85 – 3.75 N·m (0.29 – 0.38 kg-m, 26 – 33 in-lb)
(Total preload = P1 + P2)

BACKLASH

Item Specification
Drive gear to drive pinion gear 0.10 – 0.15 mm (0.0039 – 0.0059 in)

COMPANION FLANGE RUNOUT

Item Runout limit

Companion flange face 0.08 mm (0.0031 in) or less
Inner side of the companion flange 0.08 mm (0.0031 in) or less

SELECTIVE PARTS
Side Gear Thrust Washer

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< SERVICE INFORMATION >
Unit: mm (in)
R200 R200V A
Thickness Part number* Thickness Part number* Thickness Part number*
0.75 (0.0295) 38424 EC000 0.80 (0.0315) 38424 40F60 1.16 (0.0457) 38424 40F72
0.78 (0.0307) 38424 EC001 0.83 (0.0327) 38424 40F61 1.19 (0.0469) 38424 40F73 B
0.81 (0.0319) 38424 EC002 0.86 (0.0339) 38424 40F62 1.22 (0.0480) 38424 40F74
0.84 (0.0331) 38424 EC003 0.89 (0.0350) 38424 40F63 1.25 (0.0492) 38424 40F75
0.87 (0.0343) 38424 EC004 0.92 (0.0362) 38424 40F64 1.28 (0.0504) 38424 40F76
0.90 (0.0350) 38424 EC005 0.95 (0.0374) 38424 40F65 1.31 (0.0516) 38424 40F77 C
0.93 (0.0366) 38424 EC006 0.98 (0.0386) 38424 40F66 1.34 (0.0528) 38424 40F78
1.01 (0.0398) 38424 40F67 1.37 (0.0539) 38424 40F79
1.04 (0.0409) 38424 40F68 1.40 (0.0551) 38424 40F80
RFD
1.07 (0.0421) 38424 40F69 1.43 (0.0563) 38424 40F81
1.10 (0.0433) 38424 40F70 1.46 (0.0575) 38424 40F82
1.13 (0.0445) 38424 40F71 1.49 (0.0587) 38424 40F83
E
*: Always check with the Parts Department for the latest parts information.

Pinion Height Adjusting Washer

Unit: mm (in)
F
R200, R200V
Thickness Part number* Thickness Part number*
3.05 (0.1201) 38154 0C000 3.29 (0.1295) 38154 0C008 G
3.08 (0.1213) 38154 0C001 3.32 (0.1307) 38154 0C009
3.11 (0.1224) 38154 0C002 3.35 (0.1319) 38154 0C010
3.14 (0.1236) 38154 0C003 3.38 (0.1331) 38154 0C011
3.17 (0.1248) 38154 0C004 3.41 (0.1343) 38154 0C012 H
3.20 (0.1260) 38154 0C005 3.44 (0.1354) 38154 0C013
3.23 (0.1272) 38154 0C006 3.47 (0.1366) 38154 0C014
3.26 (0.1283) 38154 0C007 3.50 (0.1378) 38154 0C015
I
*: Always check with the Parts Department for the latest parts information.

Side Bearing Adjusting Washer

Unit: mm (in)
J
R200, R200V
Thickness Part number* Thickness Part number*
K
2.00 (0.0787) 38453 N3100 2.35 (0.0925) 38453 N3107
2.05 (0.0807) 38453 N3101 2.40 (0.0945) 38453 N3108
2.10 (0.0827) 38453 N3102 2.45 (0.0965) 38453 N3109
2.15 (0.0846) 38453 N3103 2.50 (0.0984) 38453 N3110 L
2.20 (0.0866) 38453 N3104 2.55 (0.1004) 38453 N3111
2.25 (0.0886) 38453 N3105 2.60 (0.1024) 38453 N3112
2.30 (0.0906) 38453 N3106 2.65 (0.1043) 38453 N3113
M
*: Always check with the Parts Department for the latest parts information.

Revision: 2009 February RFD-59 2008 350Z