DRIVELINE/AXLE

SECTION
FRONT FINAL DRIVE
FFD B

FFD

E
CONTENTS
SERVICE INFORMATION ............................ 2 FRONT OIL SEAL .............................................. 9 F
Removal and Installation .......................................... 9
PRECAUTIONS ................................................... 2
Service Notice or Precaution ..................................... 2 SIDE OIL SEAL ................................................. 13 G
Removal and Installation .........................................13
PREPARATION ................................................... 3
Special Service Tool ................................................. 3 REAR COVER GASKET ................................... 14
Commercial Service Tool .......................................... 5 Removal and Installation .........................................14 H

NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS FRONT FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY .................. 15

(NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING ............................. 6 Removal and Installation .........................................15
I
NVH Troubleshooting Chart ...................................... 6 Disassembly and Assembly .....................................16

DESCRIPTION .................................................... 7 SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS

Cross-Sectional View ................................................ 7 (SDS) ................................................................. 36 J
General Specification ..............................................36
DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL ................................. 8 Inspection and Adjustment ......................................36
Changing Differential Gear Oil .................................. 8
K
Checking Differential Gear Oil ................................... 8

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 PRECAUTIONS
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SERVICE INFORMATION
PRECAUTIONS
Service Notice or Precaution INFOID:0000000001620560

• Before starting diagnosis of the vehicle, understand the symptoms well. Perform correct and systematic
operations.
• Check for the correct installation status prior to removal or disassembly. When matching marks are required,
be certain they do not interfere with the function of the parts they are applied to.
• Overhaul should be done in a clean work area, a dust proof area is recommended.
• Before disassembly, completely remove sand and mud from the exterior of the unit, preventing them from
entering into the unit during disassembly or assembly.
• Always use shop paper for cleaning the inside of components.
• Avoid using cotton gloves or a shop cloth to prevent the entering of lint.
• Check appearance of the disassembled parts for damage, deformation, and unusual wear. Replace them
with new ones if necessary.
• Gaskets, seals and O-rings should be replaced any time the unit is disassembled.
• Clean and flush the parts sufficiently and blow them dry.
• Be careful not to damage sliding surfaces and mating surfaces.
• When applying sealant, remove the old sealant from the mating surface; then remove any moisture, oil, and
foreign materials from the application and mating surfaces.
• In principle, tighten bolts or nuts gradually in several steps working diagonally from inside to outside. If a
tightening sequence is specified, observe it.
• During assembly, observe the specified tightening torque.
• Add new differential gear oil, petroleum jelly, or multi-purpose grease, as specified.

FFD-2
 PREPARATION
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PREPARATION
A
Special Service Tool INFOID:0000000001620561

B
Tool number
Description
Tool name
KV381054S0 Removing front oil seal
C
Puller

FFD

ZZA0601D
E
ST30720000 • Installing front oil seal
Drift • Installing side oil seal
a: 77 mm (3.03 in) dia.
b: 55.5 mm (2.185 in) dia. F

G
ZZA0811D

ST27863000 • Installing front oil seal

Drift • Installing side oil seal H
a: 74.5 mm (2.933 in) dia.
b: 62.5 mm (2.461 in) dia.

ZZA1003D

ST29020001 Separating the upper link ball joint stud J

Puller

NT143 L
ST3127S000 Measuring pinion bearing preload and total
Preload gauge preload
1: GG91030000 M
Torque wrench
2: HT62940000
Socket adapter (1/2″)
3: HT62900000 N
Socket adapter (3/8″)
NT124

KV10111100 Removing rear cover

Seal cutter O

S-NT046

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Tool number
Description
Tool name
ST3306S001 Removing and installing side bearing inner
Differential side bearing puller set race
1: ST33051001
Puller
2: ST33061000
Base
a: 28.5 mm (1.122 in) dia.
b: 38 mm (1.50 in) dia.
NT072

ST30031000 Removing pinion rear bearing inner race

Replacer

ZZA0700D

ST30611000 Installing pinion rear bearing outer race (Use

Drift bar with ST30613000)

S-NT090

ST30613000 Installing pinion rear bearing outer race

Drift
a: 72 mm (2.83 in) dia.
b: 48 mm (1.89 in) dia.

ZZA1000D

KV38100200 Installing pinion front bearing outer race

Drift
a: 65 mm (2.56 in) dia.
b: 49 mm (1.93 in) dia.

ZZA1143D

ST30901000 Installing pinion rear bearing inner race

Drift
a: 79 mm (3.11 in) dia.
b: 45 mm (1.77 in) dia.
c: 35.2 mm (1.386 in) dia.

ZZA0978D

ST33200000 Installing pinion front bearing inner race

Drift
a: 60 mm (2.36 in) dia.
b: 44.5 mm (1.752 in) dia.

ZZA1002D

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Tool number
Description
Tool name A
ST33230000 Installing side bearing inner race
Drift
a: 51 mm (2.01 in) dia. B
b: 41 mm (1.61 in) dia.
c: 28 mm (1.10 in) dia.

C
ZZA1046D

KV38100600 Installing side bearing adjusting shim

Drift FFD

SDIA0429J
F
Commercial Service Tool INFOID:0000000001620562

G
Tool name Description
Power tool Loosening nuts and bolts
H

PBIC0190E

Removing and installing drive pinion lock nut J

Flange wrench K

NT771 L

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 Symptom
×: Applicable
Reference page
< SERVICE INFORMATION >

Noise
Possible cause and SUSPECTED PARTS
NVH Troubleshooting Chart

Gear tooth rough Refer to FFD-16, "Disassembly and Assembly".

×
Gear contact improper Refer to FFD-16, "Disassembly and Assembly".

FFD-6
Tooth surfaces worn Refer to FFD-16, "Disassembly and Assembly".

×
Backlash incorrect Refer to FFD-16, "Disassembly and Assembly".

×
Companion flange excessive runout Refer to FFD-16, "Disassembly and Assembly".

×
Gear oil improper Refer to FFD-8, "Checking Differential Gear Oil".

×
PROPELLER SHAFT NVH in PR section.

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

×
TIRES NVH in WT section.
×
ROAD WHEEL NVH in WT section.
×

DRIVE SHAFT NVH in FAX section.

×
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING

NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING

BRAKES 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:0000000001620563
 DESCRIPTION
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DESCRIPTION
A
Cross-Sectional View INFOID:0000000001620564

FFD

I
PDIA0695E

1. Side shaft 2. Side shaft bearing 3. Side bearing J

4. Drive gear 5. Pinion mate shaft 6. Differential case
7. Side bearing 8. Pinion mate gear 9. Drive pinion
10. Collapsible spacer 11. Companion flange 12. Pinion front bearing K
13. Pinion rear bearing 14. Housing spacer

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 DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL
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DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL
Changing Differential Gear Oil INFOID:0000000001620565

DRAINING
1. Stop the engine.
2. Remove the drain plug and gasket. Drain the gear oil.
3. Install the drain plug with a new gasket to the final drive assem-
bly. Tighten to the specified torque. Refer to FFD-16, "Disas-
sembly and Assembly".
CAUTION:
Do not reuse gasket.

LDIA0175E

FILLING
1. Remove the filler plug and gasket. Fill with new gear oil until the
oil level reaches the specified level near the filler plug hole.

Oil grade and Viscosity:

Refer to MA-11, "Fluids and Lubricants".
Oil capacity:
Approx. 0.85 (1-1/2 Imp pt)
2. After refilling oil, check the oil level. Install the filler plug with a
new gasket on it to the final drive assembly. Tighten to the spec-
LDIA0176E
ified torque. Refer to FFD-16, "Disassembly and Assembly".
CAUTION:
Do not reuse gasket.
Checking Differential Gear Oil INFOID:0000000001620566

OIL LEAKAGE AND OIL LEVEL

• Make sure that oil is not leaking from the final drive assembly or around it.
• Check oil level from the filler plug hole as shown.
CAUTION:
Do not start engine while checking oil level.
• Install the filler plug with a new gasket on it to the final drive
assembly. Tighten to the specified torque. Refer to FFD-16, "Dis-
assembly and Assembly".
CAUTION:
Do not reuse gasket.

LDIA0176E

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 FRONT OIL SEAL
< SERVICE INFORMATION >
FRONT OIL SEAL
A
Removal and Installation INFOID:0000000001620567

CAUTION: B
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 C
to FFD-15, "Removal and Installation" and FFD-16, "Disassembly and Assembly".
NOTE:
The reuse of collapsible spacer is prohibited in principle. However, it is reusable on a one-time basis FFD
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 E
replacement frequency of front oil seal.
• The following table shows if collapsible spacer replacement is
needed before replacing front oil seal.
F
When collapsible spacer replacement is required, disassemble
final drive assembly to replace collapsible spacer and front oil seal.
Refer to FFD-16, "Disassembly and Assembly".
G
Stamp collapsible spacer replacement
No stamp Not required
PDIA1001E H
“0” or “0” on the far right of stamp Required
“01” or “1” on the far right of stamp Not required
CAUTION: I
Be sure to 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. J
CAUTION:
Stamping shall be made from left to right.

Stamp before stamping Stamping on the far right Stamping K

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

REMOVAL
1. Drain gear oil. Refer to FFD-8, "Changing Differential Gear Oil". O
2. Make a judgment if a collapsible spacer replacement is required. Refer to "IDENTIFICATION STAMP OF
REPLACEMENT FREQUENCY OF FRONT OIL SEAL".
3. Remove the front wheels and tires using power tool. P
4. Without disassembling the hydraulic lines, remove the caliper torque member bolts using power tool.
Then reposition the brake caliper aside using suitable wire. Refer to BR-21, "Removal and Installation of
Brake Caliper Assembly".
CAUTION:
Do not press the brake pedal while brake caliper is removed.
5. Remove the ABS sensor harness from the mount on the knuckle.
CAUTION:

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< SERVICE INFORMATION >
Do not pull on the ABS sensor harness.
6. Support the lower link using a suitable jack.
7. Separate the upper link ball joint stud from the steering knuckle
using Tool.

Tool number : ST29020001

CAUTION:
Support the lower link using a jack.
8. Remove the engine under cover rear using power tool.
9. Remove the RH and LH drive shafts from the front final drive
using suitable tool.
10. Remove the front propeller shaft. Refer to PR-3, "Removal and WEIA0119E

Installation".
11. Measure the total preload with the preload gauge.

Tool number A: ST3127S000

NOTE:
Record the preload measurement.

PDIA1002E

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

PDIA1004E

13. Put a matching mark on the end of the drive pinion in line with
the matching mark B on the companion flange.
CAUTION:
Use paint to make the matching mark on the drive pinion.
Do not damage the companion flange or drive pinion.
NOTE:
The matching mark B on the final drive companion flange indi-
cates the maximum vertical runout position.

SDIA0270E

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< SERVICE INFORMATION >
14. Remove the companion flange using suitable tool.
A

LDIA0171E

FFD
15. Remove the front oil seal using Tool.

Tool number : KV381054S0 E

G
LDIA0172E

INSTALLATION
H
1. Drive the front oil seal in evenly using Tools.

Tool number A: ST30720000

I
B: ST27863000
CAUTION:
• Do not reuse oil seal. J
• Do not incline oil seal when Installing.
• Apply multi-purpose grease onto oil seal lips and gear oil
onto the circumference of oil seal.
K
WDIA0147E

2. Align the matching mark of the drive pinion with the matching
mark B of the companion flange, then install the companion L
flange.

SDIA0270E
O

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3. 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
pinion.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse drive pinion lock nut.
4. Tighten to drive pinion lock nut, while adjust total preload torque.

Tool number A: ST3127S000

Drive pinion lock nut tightening torque:

186 - 294 N·m (19 - 29 kg-m, 138 - 216 ft-lb)

Total preload torque:

Total preload torque should equal the measurement tak-
en during removal plus an additional 0.1 - 0.4 N·m (0.01 -
0.04 kg-m, 1 - 3 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. Do not PDIA1003E

loosen drive pinion lock nut to adjust the preload torque.

5. Make a stamping for identification of front oil seal replacement frequency. Refer to "IDENTIFICATION
STAMP OF REPLACEMENT FREQUENCY OF FRONT OIL SEAL".
CAUTION:
Be sure to make a stamping after replacing front oil seal.
6. Install the front propeller shaft. Refer to PR-3, "Removal and Installation".
7. Install the RH and LH drive shafts. Refer to FAX-7.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse the front final drive side oil seals.
8. Install the engine under cover rear. Refer to FFD-15, "Removal and Installation".
9. Tighten the upper link ball joint stud nut to specifications. Refer to FSU-5, "Component
<VSKCVND40U0019465".
10. Install the ABS sensor harness.
11. Install the brake caliper.
12. Tighten the front wheel nuts to specification. Refer to WT-5, "Rotation".
13. Refill gear oil to the final drive and check oil level. Refer to FFD-8, "Changing Differential Gear Oil".
14. Check the final drive for oil leakage. Refer to FFD-8, "Checking Differential Gear Oil".

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 SIDE OIL SEAL
< SERVICE INFORMATION >
SIDE OIL SEAL
A
Removal and Installation INFOID:0000000001620568

REMOVAL B
1. Remove the front wheels and tires using power tool.
2. Without disassembling the hydraulic lines, remove the caliper torque member bolts using power tool.
Then reposition the brake caliper aside using suitable wire. Refer to BR-21, "Removal and Installation of C
Brake Caliper Assembly".
CAUTION:
Do not press the brake pedal while brake caliper is removed. FFD
3. Remove the ABS sensor harness from the mount on the knuckle.
CAUTION:
Do not pull on the ABS sensor harness. E
4. Support the lower link using a suitable jack.
5. Separate the upper link ball joint stud from the steering knuckle
using Tool. F
Tool number : ST29020001
CAUTION: G
Support the lower link using jack.
6. Remove the engine under cover rear using power tool.
7. Remove the RH and LH drive shafts from the front final drive H
using suitable tool.
WEIA0119E

I
8. Remove the side oil seal using suitable tool.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage gear carrier.
J

L
LDIA0173E

INSTALLATION
Installation is the reverse order of removal. M
• Drive the side oil seal in evenly until it becomes flush with the case
end using Tools.
N
Tool number A: ST30720000
B: ST27863000
CAUTION: O
• Do not reuse oil seal.
• Do not incline oil seal when installing.
• Apply multi-purpose grease onto oil seal lips and gear oil P
onto the circumference of oil seal.
PDIA0826E
• When installing the drive shaft assembly into the front final
drive assembly, do not damage the side oil seal.
• Check the final drive gear oil level. Refer to FFD-8, "Checking Differential Gear Oil".
• Tighten the upper link ball joint stud nut to specifications. Refer to FSU-5, "Component
<VSKCVND40U0019465".
• Tighten the wheel nuts to specification. Refer to WT-5, "Rotation".

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 REAR COVER GASKET
< SERVICE INFORMATION >
REAR COVER GASKET
Removal and Installation INFOID:0000000001620569

REMOVAL
1. Remove front final drive. Refer to FFD-15, "Removal and Installation".
2. Remove the rear cover bolts, then remove the rear cover from the gear carrier.
INSTALLATION
1. Apply a 3 mm (0.12 in) bead of sealant to the mating surface of
the rear cover.
CAUTION:
Remove any old sealant adhering to the mating surfaces.
Also remove any moisture, oil, or foreign material adhering
to the application and mating surfaces.
2. Install the rear cover to the gear carrier. Tighten the bolts to the
specified torque. Refer to FFD-16, "Disassembly and Assem-
bly".
3. Install the front final drive assembly. Refer to FFD-15, "Removal
and Installation". PDIA0952E

4. Fill the final drive with recommended gear oil. Refer to FFD-8,
"Checking Differential Gear Oil".

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FRONT FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY
A
Removal and Installation INFOID:0000000001620570

FFD

SDIA3469E

N
1. Breather hose 2. Front final drive assembly 3. Front crossmember
4. Engine under cover rear

REMOVAL O
1. Remove the front wheels and tires using power tool.
2. Without disassembling the hydraulic lines, remove the caliper torque member bolts using power tool.
P
Then reposition the brake caliper aside using suitable wire. Refer to BR-21, "Removal and Installation of
Brake Caliper Assembly".
CAUTION:
Do not press the brake pedal while brake caliper is removed.
3. Remove the ABS sensor harness from the mount on the knuckle.
CAUTION:
Do not pull on the ABS sensor harness.

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< SERVICE INFORMATION >
4. Support the lower link using a suitable jack.
5. Separate the upper link ball joint stud from the steering knuckle
using Tool.

Tool number : ST29020001

CAUTION:
Support the lower link using a jack.
6. Remove the engine under cover rear using power tool.
7. Drain the front final drive fluid. Refer to FFD-8, "Changing Differ-
ential Gear Oil".
8. Remove the RH and LH drive shafts from the front final drive WEIA0119E

using suitable tool.

9. Remove the front crossmember.
10. Disconnect the front propeller shaft from the front final drive. Then reposition the front propeller shaft
aside using suitable wire. Refer to PR-3, "Removal and Installation".
11. Disconnect the vent hose from the front final drive.
12. Support the front final drive using a suitable jack.
13. Remove the front final drive bolts, then remove the front final
drive assembly.
CAUTION:
Secure rear the front final drive assembly to a suitable jack
while removed it.

WDIA0145E

INSTALLATION
Installation is the reverse order of removal.
• Install new side oil seals into the front final drive assembly. Refer to FFD-13, "Removal and Installation".
CAUTION:
• When installing the drive shaft assembly into the front final drive assembly, do not damage the
side oil seal.
• Make sure there are no pinched or restricted areas on the breather hose caused by bending or
winding when installing it.
• Fill the final drive with recommended gear oil after installation. Refer to FFD-8, "Changing Differen-
tial Gear Oil".
• Tighten the upper link ball joint stud nut to specifications. Refer to FSU-5, "Component
<VSKCVND40U0019465".
• Tighten the wheel nuts to specification. Refer to WT-5, "Rotation".
Disassembly and Assembly INFOID:0000000001620571

COMPONENTS

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< SERVICE INFORMATION >

FFD

L
PDIA0954E

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

4. Pinion front bearing 5. Gear carrier 6. Side oil seal
7. Bushing 8. Side shaft 9. Side shaft bearing
10. Snap ring 11. Snap ring 12. Gasket N
13. Drain plug 14. Collapsible spacer 15. Pinion rear bearing
16. Pinion height adjusting washer 17. Drive pinion 18. Side bearing adjusting washer
19. Side bearing 20. Side gear thrust washer 21. Side gear O
22. Pinion mate shaft 23. Lock pin 24. Pinion mate gear
25. Pinion mate thrust washer 26. Drive gear 27. Differential case
28. Housing spacer 29. Bearing cap 30. Filler plug P
31. Rear cover

ASSEMBLY INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT

• Before inspection and adjustment, drain gear oil.
Total Preload Torque
1. Rotate drive pinion back and forth 2 to 3 times to check for unusual noise and rotation malfunction.

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< SERVICE INFORMATION >
2. Rotate drive pinion at least 20 times to check for smooth opera-
tion of the bearing.
3. Measure total preload using Tool.

Tool number : ST3127S000

Total preload torque:

1.67 - 2.74 N·m (0.17 - 0.27 kg-m, 15 - 24 in-lb)
NOTE:
Total preload torque = Pinion bearing preload torque + Side PDIA0697E

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 greater than specification

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 FFD-36, "Inspection and Adjustment".

When the preload torque is less than specification

On pinion bearings: Tighten the drive pinion nut.
On side bearings: Use thicker side bearing adjusting washers by the same amount to
each side. Refer to FFD-36, "Inspection and Adjustment".
CAUTION:
Select a side bearing adjusting washer for right and left individually.
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: 0.08 mm (0.0031 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.
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

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

SDIA0570E

FFD

SDIA2549E
M
4. If tooth contact is improperly adjusted, follow the procedure
below to adjust the pinion height (dimension X).

P
SDIA0517E

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< SERVICE INFORMATION >
• 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 FFD-36, "Inspection and Adjustment".

PDIA0440E

• 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 FFD-36, "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 greater than specification:

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

the same amount. Refer to FFD-36, "Inspection and

Adjustment".
When the backlash is less than specification:
Make drive gear back side adjusting washer thinner,
and drive gear tooth side adjusting washer thicker by
the same amount. Refer to FFD-36, "Inspection and
Adjustment".
CAUTION:
Do not change the total amount of washers as it will change the bearing preload.
Companion Flange Runout

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 FRONT FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY
< SERVICE INFORMATION >
1. Fit a dial indicator onto the companion flange face (inner side of
the propeller shaft bolt holes). A
2. Rotate companion flange to check for runout.

Runout limit: 0.1 mm (0.004 in) or less B

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

Runout limit: 0.1 mm (0.004 in) or less PDIA0698E

FFD
5. If the runout value is outside the runout limit, follow the procedure below to adjust.
a. Rotate the companion flange on the drive pinion by 90°, 180° and 270°, while checking for the position
where the runout is minimum. E
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 or a malfunctioning pinion bearing.
c. If the runout value is still outside of the limit after repair of the assembly of drive pinion and pinion bearing F
or pinion bearing, replace the companion flange.
DISASSEMBLY
G
Side Shaft
1. Drain gear oil, if necessary.
2. Remove side oil seal. H
CAUTION:
Do not damage gear carrier.

PDIA0713E
K
3. Remove snap ring (hole side) using suitable tool.
L

PDIA0714E

4. Remove side shaft assembly out of gear carrier using suitable O

tool.
NOTE:
Tap on side shaft assembly from side gear side. P
5. Remove snap ring (shaft side).

PDIA0715E

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6. Press side shaft out of side shaft bearing.
CAUTION:
Do not drop side shaft.

PDIA0718E

Differential Assembly
1. Remove side shaft assembly. Refer to "Side Shaft".
2. Remove rear cover bolts.
3. Separate the rear cover from the gear carrier using Tool.

Tool number : KV10111100

CAUTION:
• Do not damage the mating surface.
• Do not insert flat-bladed screwdriver, this will damage the
mating surface.

PDIA0699E

4. For proper reinstallation, paint matching marks on one side of

the bearing cap.
CAUTION:
• For matching mark, use paint. Do not 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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5. Remove bearing caps.

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6. Lift differential case assembly out using suitable tool.
A

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CAUTION:
• Keep side bearing outer races together with inner race.
Do not mix them up. E
• Keep side bearing adjusting washers together with bear-
ings.
F

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H
7. Remove housing spacer.
8. Remove side bearing inner races, using Tools.
I
Tool number A: ST33051001
B: ST33061000
CAUTION: J
• Place copper plates between the side bearing and drive
gear and the vise to prevent damage.
• Do not remove side bearing inner race unless it is being K
replaced.
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L
9. For proper reinstallation, paint matching mark on one side of dif-
ferential case assembly.
CAUTION:
Use paint for matching mark. Do not damage differential M
case or drive gear.
10. Remove drive gear bolts.
11. Tap drive gear off differential case assembly using suitable tool. N
CAUTION:
Tap evenly all around to keep drive gear from bending.
O
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12. Remove lock pin of pinion mate shaft from drive gear side using
suitable tool.

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13. Remove pinion mate shaft.

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14. 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 side shaft assembly. Refer to "Side Shaft".
2. Remove differential assembly. Refer to "Differential Assembly".
3. Remove drive pinion lock nut using flange wrench.

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4. Put matching mark on the end of drive pinion. The matching
mark should be in line with the matching mark A on companion A
flange.
CAUTION:
Use paint for matching mark. Do not damage companion
B
flange or drive pinion.
NOTE:
The matching mark A on the final drive companion flange indi-
cates the maximum vertical runout position. C
When replacing companion flange, matching mark is not neces-
sary.
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5. Remove companion flange using suitable tool. FFD

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6. Press drive pinion assembly out of gear carrier. (Together with

collapsible spacer.)
H
CAUTION:
Do not drop drive pinion assembly.

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K
7. Remove pinion rear bearing inner race and drive pinion height
adjusting washer using Tool.

Tool number : ST30031000 L

N
S-PD179

8. Remove front oil seal using suitable tool.

CAUTION: O
Do not damage gear carrier.
9. Remove pinion front bearing inner race.
10. Remove collapsible spacer. P

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11. Tap pinion front/rear bearing outer races uniformly to remove
them, using suitable tool.
CAUTION:
Do not 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 parts are worn or dam-
aged, follow the measures below.

Content Conditions and Measures

• If the gear teeth do not mesh or line-up correctly, determine the cause and adjust or replace as nec-
essary.
Hypoid gear
• 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 mark, or unusual noise from the bearing
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.
Side gear thrust washer and
• If it is chipped (by friction), damaged, or unusually worn, replace.
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.
• 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 ADJUSTING WASHERS

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 A
side gear. Average the 3 readings, and then measure the clear-
ance. (Measure the clearance of the other side as well.)
B
Side gear back clearance specification:
0.1 mm (0.004 in) or less.
(Each gear should rotate smoothly without excessive C
resistance during differential motion.)
CAUTION:
To prevent side gear from tilting, insert feeler gauges with FFD
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 FFD-36, E
"Inspection and Adjustment".

When the back clearance is greater than specification:

F
Use a thicker thrust washer.
When the back clearance is less than specification:
Use a thinner thrust washer. G
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CAUTION:
Select a side gear thrust washer for right and left individually.
Pinion Gear Height H
If the hypoid gear set has been replaced, select the pinion height adjusting washer.
1. Use the formula below to calculate pinion height adjusting
washer thickness. I

Washer selection equation:

T = T0 + (t1 - t2) J
T: Correct washer thickness
T0: Removed washer thickness
K
t1: Old drive pinion head letter “H × 0.01”
(“H”: machined tolerance 1/100 mm × 100)
New drive pinion head letter “H × 0.01”
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t2: L
(“H”: machined tolerance 1/100 mm × 100)

Example: M
T = 3.21 + [(2 × 0.01) - (-1 × 0.01)] = 3.24
T0: 3.21
N
t1: +2
t2: -1
2. Select the proper pinion height adjusting washer. Refer to FFD-36, "Inspection and Adjustment". O
If you cannot find the desired thickness of washer, use washer with thickness closest to the calculated
value.
P
Example:
Calculated value... T = 3.22 mm
Used washer... T = 3.21 mm

ASSEMBLY
Drive Pinion Assembly

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

Tool number A: ST30611000

B: ST30613000
C: KV38100200
CAUTION:
• First tap the bearing outer race until it becomes flat to the
gear carrier.
• Do not reuse pinion front and rear bearing outer race.

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2. Temporarily install pinion height adjusting washer.
When hypoid gear set has been replaced
• Select pinion height adjusting washer. Refer to "Pinion Gear
Height".
When hypoid gear set has been reused
• Temporarily install the removed pinion height adjusting washer
or same thickness washer to drive pinion.

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

Press pinion rear bearing inner race to it using Tool.

Tool number : ST30901000

CAUTION:
• Pay attention to the direction of pinion height adjusting
washer. (Assemble as shown in the figure.)
• Do not reuse pinion rear bearing inner race.
4. After checking and adjusting the tooth contact and backlash of
the hypoid gear following the procedure below.
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a. Apply gear oil to the drive pinon rear bearing, and assemble the
drive pinion to the gear carrier.
CAUTION:
Do not assemble a collapsible spacer.
b. Apply gear oil to drive pinon front bearing, and assemble pinion front bearing inner race to drive pinion.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse pinion front bearing inner race.

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c. Press the pinion front bearing inner race to drive pinion as far as
drive pinion lock nut can be tightened using drift. A

Tool number : ST33200000

B

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d. Install companion flange.
CAUTION:
Do not assemble a front oil seal.
NOTE: E
When reusing drive pinion, align the matching mark of drive pin-
ion with the matching mark A of companion flange, then install
companion flange. F

G
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e. Temporarily tighten removed drive pinon nut to drive pinion.

NOTE: H
Use removed drive pinon nut only for the preload measurement.
f. Adjust the drive pinion lock nut tightening torque and pinion
bearing preload torque using Tool. I

Tool number A: ST3127S000

J
Drive pinion bearing preload:
1.08 - 1.66 N·m (0.11 - 0.16 kg-m, 10 - 14 in-lb)
K
CAUTION:
Drive pinon nut is tightened with no collapsible spacer. Be
careful not to overtighten it. While measuring the preload,
tighten it by 5° to 10°. L
g. Apply gear oil to side bearings, and install new side bearing
adjusting washer with the same thickness or re-install the old
ones to the same mounting position they were in prior to disas- M
sembly. Install differential case assembly to gear carrier.

N
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h. Align matching mark on bearing cap with that on gear carrier.

O
i. Check and adjust the tooth contact. Refer to "Tooth Contact".
j. Check and adjust the backlash. Refer to "Backlash".
k. Remove bearing caps. P
l. Lift differential case assembly out using suitable tool.
CAUTION:
• Keep side bearing outer races together with inner race.
Do not mix them up.
• Keep side bearing adjusting washers together with bear-
ings. PDIA0700E
m. Remove companion flange.

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n. Press drive pinion assembly out of gear carrier. (Together with
collapsible spacer.)
CAUTION:
Do not drop drive pinion assembly.
o. Remove pinion front bearing inner race.

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5. Assemble collapsible spacer to drive pinion.

CAUTION:
Do not reuse collapsible spacer.
6. Apply gear oil to pinion rear bearing, and assemble drive pinion
into gear carrier.

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7. Apply gear oil to pinion front bearing, and assemble pinion front
bearing inner race to drive pinion assembly.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse pinion front bearing inner race.

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8. Press the pinion front bearing inner race to drive pinion as far as
drive pinion lock nut can be tightened using Tool.

Tool number : ST33200000

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9. Install front oil seal until it becomes flush with the case end using
Tools.

Tool number A: ST30720000

B: ST27863000
CAUTION:
• Do not reuse oil seal.
• Do not incline oil seal when installing.
• Apply multi-purpose grease onto oil seal lips, and gear oil
onto the circumference of oil seal.
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10. Install companion flange.
NOTE: A
When reusing drive pinion, align the matching mark of drive pin-
ion with the matching mark A of companion flange, then install
companion flange.
B

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11. Apply anti-corrosive oil to the thread and seat of drive pinion
lock nut, and temporarily tighten drive pinion lock nut to drive
pinion.
E
CAUTION:
Do not reuse drive pinion lock nut.
12. Adjust the drive pinion lock nut tightening torque and pinion
bearing preload torque using Tool. F

Tool number A: ST3127S000

G
Drive pinion lock nut tightening torque:
186 - 294 N·m (19 - 29 kg-m, 138 - 216 ft-lb)
H

Drive pinion bearing preload:

1.08 - 1.66 N·m (0.11 - 0.16 kg-m, 10 - 14 in-lb) I
CAUTION:
• Adjust the lower limit of the drive pinion lock nut tighten-
ing torque first. J
• If the preload torque exceeds the specified value, replace
collapsible spacer and tighten it again to adjust. Do not
loosen drive pinion lock nut to adjust the preload torque. PDIA1005E

• After adjustment, rotate drive pinion back and forth 2 to 3 K

times to check for unusual noise, rotation malfunction, and other malfunctions.
13. Install differential case assembly. Refer to "Differential Assembly".
CAUTION: L
Do not install rear cover yet.
14. 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", "Companion Flange Runout". M
Recheck above items. Readjust the above description, if necessary.
15. Check total preload torque. Refer to "Total Preload Torque".
16. Install rear cover. Refer to "Differential Assembly". N
17. Install side shaft assembly. Refer to "Side Shaft".
Differential Assembly
O
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.
P

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2. Install side gears and thrust washers into differential case.
3. Align 2 pinion mate gears in diagonally opposite positions, then
rotate and install them into differential case after installing thrust
washer to pinion mate gear.

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4. Align the lock pin holes on differential case with shaft, and install
pinion mate shaft.
5. Measure side gear end play. If necessary, select the appropriate
side gear thrust washers. Refer to "Differential Side Gear Clear-
ance".

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6. Drive a lock pin into pinion mate shaft, using suitable tool.
Make sure lock pin is flush with differential case.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse lock pin.

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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 recommended thread locking sealant into the thread hole

of drive gear. Refer to "COMPONENTS".
CAUTION:
Make sure the drive gear back and threaded holes are
clean.

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9. Install drive gear on the bolts, and then tighten to the specified
torque. Refer to "COMPONENTS". A
CAUTION:
• Tighten bolts in a crisscross pattern.
• After tightening the bolts to the specified torque, tighten B
the bolts additionally by turning the bolts 34 to 39
degrees.
C

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10. Press side bearing inner races to differential case, using Tools.

Tool number A: ST33230000 E

B: ST33061000
CAUTION:
Do not reuse side bearing inner race. F

G
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11. Install housing spacer. H

12. Apply gear oil to side bearings, and install differential case
assembly with side bearing outer races into gear carrier.
I

K
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13. Insert left and right original side bearing adjusting washers in L
place between side bearings and gear carrier, using Tool.

Tool number : KV38100600

M

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14. Align matching mark on bearing cap with that on gear carrier.
15. Install bearing caps and tighten bearing cap bolts to the speci-
fied torque. Refer to "COMPONENTS".

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16. Drive side oil seal until it becomes flush with the case end using
Tools.

Tool number A: ST30720000

B: ST27863000
CAUTION:
• Do not reuse oil seal.
• Do not incline oil seal when installing.
• Apply multi-purpose grease onto oil seal lips, and gear oil
onto the circumference of oil seal.
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17. Check and adjust drive gear runout, tooth contact, drive gear to
drive pinion backlash, and total preload torque. Refer to "Drive Gear Runout", "Tooth Contact", "Back-
lash", "Total Preload Torque".
Recheck above items. Readjust the above description, if necessary.
18. Apply recommended sealant to mating surface of rear cover.
Refer to "COMPONENTS".
CAUTION:
Remove old sealant adhering to mating surfaces. Also
remove any moisture, oil, or foreign material adhering to
application and mating surfaces.
19. Install rear cover on gear carrier and tighten bolts with the spec-
ified torque. Refer to "COMPONENTS".
20. Install side shaft assembly. Refer to "Side Shaft".

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Side Shaft
1. Press side shaft bearing to side shaft.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse bearing.
2. Install snap ring (shaft side).
3. Install side shaft assembly into gear carrier.
4. Install snap ring (hole side).

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5. Drive side oil seal until it becomes flush with the case end using
Tools. A

Tool number A: ST30720000

B: ST27863000 B
CAUTION:
• Do not reuse oil seal.
• Do not incline oil seal when installing. C
• Apply multi-purpose grease onto oil seal lips, and gear oil
onto the circumference of oil seal.
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
General Specification INFOID:0000000001620572

VQ40DE YD25DDTi
Applied model
6M/T 5A/T 6M/T 5A/T
Grade SE, XE SE, XE* XE SE, XE
Final drive model R180A
Gear ratio 3.692 3.357 3.692 3.538
Number of teeth (Drive gear/Drive pinion) 48/13 47/14 48/13 46/13
Oil capacity (Approx.) (lmp pt) 0.85 (1-1/2)
Number of pinion gears 2
Drive pinion adjustment spacer type Collapsible
*: Option

Inspection and Adjustment INFOID:0000000001620573

DRIVE GEAR RUNOUT

Unit: mm (in)
Item Runout limit
Drive gear back face 0.08 (0.0031) or less

DIFFERENTIAL SIDE GEAR CLEARANCE

Unit: mm (in)
Item Specification
0.1 (0.004) or less
Side gear backlash (Clearance between side gear and differential
(Each gear should rotate smoothly without excessive resistance
case)
during differential motion.)

PRELOAD TORQUE
Unit: N·m (kg-m, in-lb)

Item Specification
Pinion bearing (P1) 1.08 - 1.66 (0.11 - 0.16, 10 - 14)
Side bearing (P2) 0.59 - 1.08 (0.06 - 0.11, 6 - 9)
Side bearing to pinion bearing (Total preload)
1.67 - 2.74 (0.17 - 0.27, 15 - 24)
(Total preload = P1 + P2)

BACKLASH
Unit: mm (in)

Item Specification
Drive gear to drive pinion gear 0.10 - 0.15 (0.0039 - 0.0059)

COMPANION FLANGE RUNOUT

Unit: mm (in)

Item Runout limit

Companion flange face 0.1 (0.004) or less
Inner side of the companion flange 0.1 (0.004) or less

SELECTIVE PARTS
Side Gear Thrust Washer

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Unit: mm (in)
Thickness Part number* Thickness Part number* A
0.75 (0.0295) 38424 W2010 0.87 (0.0343) 38424 W2014
0.78 (0.0307) 38424 W2011 0.90 (0.0354) 38424 W2015
0.81 (0.0319) 38424 W2012 0.93 (0.0366) 38424 W2016 B
0.84 (0.0331) 38424 W2013 0.96 (0.0378) 38424 W2017

*: Always check with the Parts Department for the latest parts information.

Pinion Height Adjusting Washer C

Unit: mm (in)
Thickness Part number* Thickness Part number*
FFD
3.09 (0.1217) 38154 EA000 3.39 (0.1335) 38154 EA010
3.12 (0.1228) 38154 EA001 3.42 (0.1346) 38154 EA011
3.15 (0.1240) 38154 EA002 3.45 (0.1358) 38154 EA012
3.18 (0.1252) 38154 EA003 3.48 (0.1370) 38154 EA013 E
3.21 (0.1264) 38154 EA004 3.51 (0.1382) 38154 EA014
3.24 (0.1276) 38154 EA005 3.54 (0.1394) 38154 EA015
3.27 (0.1287) 38154 EA006 3.57 (0.1406) 38154 EA016
3.30 (0.1299) 38154 EA007 3.60 (0.1417) 38154 EA017 F
3.33 (0.1311) 38154 EA008 3.63 (0.1429) 38154 EA018
3.36 (0.1323) 38154 EA009 3.66 (0.1441) 38154 EA019

*: Always check with the Parts Department for the latest parts information. G
Side Bearing Adjusting Washer
Unit: mm (in)
Thickness Part number* Thickness Part number* H
1.95 (0.0768) 38453 EA000 2.35 (0.0925) 38453 EA008
2.00 (0.0787) 38453 EA001 2.40 (0.0945) 38453 EA009
2.05 (0.0807) 38453 EA002 2.45 (0.0965) 38453 EA010 I
2.10 (0.0827) 38453 EA003 2.50 (0.0984) 38453 EA011
2.15 (0.0846) 38453 EA004 2.55 (0.1004) 38453 EA012
2.20 (0.0866) 38453 EA005 2.60 (0.1024) 38453 EA013
2.25 (0.0886) 38453 EA006 2.65 (0.1043) 38453 EA014 J
2.30 (0.0906) 38453 EA007

*: Always check with the Parts Department for the latest parts information.
K

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