
REAR AXLE AND SUSPENSION — Differential (Differential Case) RA-53
ASSEMBLY OF DIFFERENTIAL CASE
(See page RA-23)
HINT: Apply LSD oil to each component.
1. ASSEMBLE RH CASE
(a) If necessary, install the adjusting shims.
(b) Install the thrust washer, clutch plate as shown in
the figure.
HINT: Install the thrust washer without the oil groove on
the outermost side and so that it has contact with the
side of case which has no oil groove.
(c) Install the side gear.
2. ASSEMBLE LH CASE IN SAME PROCEDURE
3. INSTALL PINION WASHER AND RH RETAINER TO SPIDER
(a) Install the pinion gear and washer.
(b) Align the RH retainer hole with the spider knock pin
and install.
4. INSTALL SPIDER, PINION AND RH RETAINER TO RH CASE
Check that the RH retainer is securely on the spider pin.
5. MEASURE PINION GEAR BACKLASH
(a) Secure the side gear and measure the backlash while
pushing in the spider retainer.
Backlash: 0.05 — 0.20 mm (0.0020 — 0.0079 in.)
HINT: Measure at all four locations.
If the backlash is not within specification, select an adjust-
ing shim.
6. MEASURE LH CASE IN SAME MANNER