Differential Assembly: Reassembly
- Install side gears and thrust washers in differential case. Install pinion gears and thrust washers in case by rotating gears. Apply ATF to all components. Using a dial indicator and Adapter (KV38100770), measure clearance on differential case side, between side gear thrust washer and differential case. Move side gear up and down to measure deflection. See Fig 1.
- Specified clearance is .004-.008" (.10-.20 mm). If clearance is not as specified, adjust clearance by changing thickness of side gear thrust washers. Washers are available in selective thicknesses of .030-.040" (.75-1.00 mm), in increments of .002" (.05 mm).
- Place side gear and thrust washer on pinion gears installed on viscous coupling side of differential. Using a height gauge, measure Dimension "X" of differential case and Dimension "Y" of viscous coupling in at least 2 places. See Fig 2.
- Clearance between side gear and viscous coupling is determined by adding Dimension "X" to Dimension "Y", then multiply Dimension "A" (spacer measurement) by 2. Subtract total of Dimension "A" from total of Dimension "X" and Dimension "Y".
- Specified clearance is .004-.008" (.10-.20 mm). If clearance is not as specified, adjust clearance by changing thickness of side gear thrust washers. Washers are available in selective thicknesses of.003-.53" (.07-1.35mm), in increments of .002" (.05 mm)
- Install retaining pin. Ensure retaining pin is flush with case. Install side gear (viscous coupling side), on differential case, then install viscous coupling. Install speedometer drive gear in differential case. Align projections of speedometer drive gear with groove in differential case. See Fig 3.
- Press differential side bearings on differential case. Install ring gear and tighten bolts in numerical order. See Fig 4. Tighten bolts to 39-50 ft. lbs. (53-68 N.m).
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.