Side Bearing Preload

Before inspection and adjustment, drain gear oil.

Remove carrier cover and side retainer. Refer to FRONT FINAL DRIVE DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY : Disassembly & Assembly .
Make sure all parts are clean. Also, make sure the bearings are well lubricated with gear oil.
Place the differential case assembly into gear carrier.

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Install side bearing adjusting shim before disassembling or shim which thickness is the same as the one before disassembling.

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Install side retainer assembly to gear carrier.
CAUTION: Never install O-ring.
Install side retainer mounting bolts to the specified torque.

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Measure the turning torque of the gear carrier at the drive gear mounting bolts with a spring gauge (commercial service tool).

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Specification

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

If the turning torque is outside the specification, use a thicker/thinner side bearing adjusting shim to adjust. For selecting adjusting shim, refer to the latest parts information.

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If the turning torque is less than the specified range:
Decrease the side bearing adjusting shim thickness.
If the turning torque is greater than the specification:
Increase the side bearing adjusting shim thickness.

Record the total amount of shim thickness required for the correct carrier side bearing preload.