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Disassembly [06/2015 - ]: Procedure
- INSPECT FRONT DIFFERENTIAL CASE ASSEMBLY WITH RING GEAR
See step 1
- INSPECT FRONT DIFFERENTIAL SIDE GEAR THRUST AMOUNT
See step 2
- REMOVE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL PINION SHAFT STRAIGHT PIN
- REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 DIFFERENTIAL PINION SHAFT
- INSPECT FRONT DIFFERENTIAL PINION BACKLASH
See step 3
- REMOVE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL SIDE GEAR
- Install SST as shown in the illustration and tighten it.
*a Turn *b Hold - SST: 09528-52010
- 09528-05020
- 09953-05010
NOTE:Do not overtighten SST as doing so will damage the front differential side gears, conical springs, front No. 1 differential side gear thrust washers and front differential case assembly with ring gear.
HINT:
- Tighten SST to create the necessary clearance to remove the front differential pinions.
- When removing the front differential pinions, do not overtighten SST, as it is necessary to rotate the front differential side gears.
- SST: 09528-52010
- Install SST as shown in the illustration and rotate the front differential side gear to remove the 2 front differential pinions and 2 front differential pinion thrust washers from the front differential case assembly with ring gear.
*a Turn - SST: 09528-52010
- 09528-05040
NOTE:Do not drop the front differential pinions and front differential pinion thrust washers.
- SST: 09528-52010
- Remove SST from the front differential case assembly with ring gear, and then remove the 2 front differential side gears, 2 front No. 1 differential side gear thrust washers and 2 conical springs from the front differential case assembly with ring gear.
*1 Front Differential Side Gear *2 Conical Spring *3 Front No. 1 Differential Side Gear Thrust Washer NOTE:Do not drop the front differential side gears, front No. 1 differential side gear thrust washers or conical springs.
- Install SST as shown in the illustration and tighten it.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.