Drive Pinion: Assembly

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Install the plugs with new O-rings.
NOTE: Apply CVTF to the O-rings.

Tightening torque:

25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb)

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Using the ST, install the oil seal.

NOTE:

Apply CVTF to the press-fitting area.
Make sure to install in the right direction.

Preparation tool:

ST: INSTALLER (20099AE020)

Pulley side

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Front differential side

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Select the drive pinion shim.

Using the ST and a micrometer, measure the dimension "A" from the ST end face to the drive pinion (gear portion) end face.

Preparation tool:

ST: GAUGE (499575600)

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Using the ST and a press, press-fit a new taper roller bearing inner race (front side).

Preparation tool:

ST: INSTALLER (499277200)

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Using a press, press-fit a new taper roller bearing outer race (A) and a new taper roller bearing (rear side) (B).

NOTE: Press in to a position where the taper roller bearing rotates smoothly without play.

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Install a new O-ring (B) and the drive pinion collar (A).

NOTE: Apply the differential gear oil to O-ring.

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Tighten the lock nuts using ST1 and ST2.

CAUTION: Be sure to use a new lock nut.

NOTE: Tighten the lock nut with ST1 and torque wrench aligned straight.

Preparation tool:

ST1: WRENCH (499787700)

ST2: HOLDER (18667AA010)

Tightening torque:

Calculation formula

T = 116 N.m (11.8 kgf-m, 85.6 ft-lb) x L/(100 mm (3.94 in) + L)

T: Tightening torque

L: Effective length of torque wrench

NOTE: If the effective length of the torque wrench used is unknown, consult the manufacturer of the torque wrench.

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Measure the initial load of the taper roller bearing using the ST and a spring scale.

CAUTION: Before checking the initial load, apply differential gear oil to the roller part of taper roller bearing, and rotate it several times to measure the value.

NOTE: If it exceeds the standard value, replace the taper roller bearing.

Initial load:

1.5 - 4.7 kgf (14.33 - 46.37 N, 3.22 - 10.42 lbf)

Preparation tool:

ST: HOLDER (18667AA010)

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Crimp the lock nut in 2 locations.

Using the ST and a micrometer, measure the dimension "B" from the ST end face to the taper roller bearing outer race end face.

Preparation tool:

ST: GAUGE (499575600)

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Using the following calculation, calculate an appropriate thickness "T" of the drive pinion shim.

NOTE: Adjust using 1 - 3 pieces.

T = (H2 - H1) - 6.55 mm (0.258 in)

T	Drive pinion shim thickness (mm (in))
A	Measured value (mm (in)) of step (1)
B	Measured value (mm (in)) of step (8)
6.55 mm (0.258 in)	Constant

Install the drive pinion shim and drive pinion.
CAUTION: Be careful not to bend the drive pinion shim.

NOTE: Apply differential gear oil to the oil seal lip.

Tightening torque:

70 N.m (7.1 kgf-m, 51.6 ft-lb)

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