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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA1983TERCEL DX, 2D HATCHBACK, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)DRIVELINES & AXLESDIFFERENTIALS & DRIVE AXLESOVERHAULDIFFERENTIALPINION BEARING PRELOAD (ALL OTHERS)
1983 Toyota Tercel DX, 2D Hatchback, Standard
Pinion Bearing Preload (All Others)
1983 Toyota Tercel DX, 2D Hatchback, StandardSECTION Pinion Bearing Preload (All Others)
- Install drive pinion with rear bearing and depth shim into differential carrier. Install new bearing spacer, front bearing, and oil slinger onto drive pinion shaft.
- Drive lightly greased new oil seal to proper depth in gear carrier. See PINION SEAL DEPTH . Install pinion flange and new nut with light coat of grease on threads. Hold flange and torque nut to 80 ft. lbs. (108 N.m). Rotate flange to seat bearings.
- Using a torque wrench, measure pinion bearing preload. Starting preload for new bearings is higher than starting preload for used bearings. See Pinion Bearing Preload. If preload is too high, replace spacer and repeat procedure.
- If preload is too low, tighten nut 5-10° at a time until preload is reached. If maximum torque on nut of 173 ft. lbs. (234 N.m) is exceeded, replace spacer and repeat procedure. Do not back off nut to reduce preload.
- Check pinion flange deviation with a dial indicator. If longitudinal or latitudinal deviation is more than .004" (.10 mm), bearings must be checked. Stake drive pinion nut.
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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.