Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Front Differential Gear
| (1) | Release pressure pipe |
| (2) | O-ring |
| (3) | Lock nut |
| (4) | Oil seal |
| (5) | Drive pinion retainer |
| (6) | Drive pinion collar |
| (7) | O-ring |
| (8) | Drive pinion shim |
| (9) | Taper roller bearing |
| (10) | Taper roller bearing outer race |
| (11) | Taper roller bearing inner race |
| (12) | Side bearing* |
| (13) | Side bearing outer race |
| (14) | Side bearing inner race |
| (15) | Drive pinion |
| (16) | Differential case |
| (17) | Spring pin |
| (18) | Hypoid gear set |
| (19) | Pinion shaft |
| (20) | Thrust washer |
| (21) | Differential bevel gear |
| (22) | Differential bevel pinion |
| (23) | Oil baffle |
| (24) | Lock plate |
| (25) | Differential side retainer oil seal LH |
| (26) | Differential side retainer |
| (27) | O-ring |
| (28) | Differential side retainer oil seal RH |
Tightening torque: N.m (kgf-m, ft-lb)
T1: 25 (2.5, 18.4)
T2: 43 (4.4, 31.7)
T3: 70 (7.1, 51.6)
T4: 116 (11.8, 85.6)
*: If the side bearing outer race is removed from the differential side retainer or the side bearing inner race is removed from the differential case, replace the side bearing with a new part.
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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.