Installation
HINT:
The following procedures are for BD22 (w/ Differential Lock).
PROCEDURE1. INSTALL REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY
(a) Clean the contact surfaces of the rear differential carrier assembly and axle housing.
(b) Install the rear differential carrier assembly and a new rear differential carrier gasket with the 10 nuts and 10 washers.
Torque:
45 N·m {459 kgf·cm, 33 ft·lbf}
CAUTION:
The rear differential carrier assembly is a heavy component. Make sure that it is supported securely.
NOTICE:
- Do not damage the installation surface when installing the rear differential carrier assembly.
- The remaining oil may leak out when installing the rear differential carrier assembly.
- Securely support the rear differential carrier assembly while performing this step to avoid excessively tilting or dropping the rear differential carrier assembly.
- Install the bolts with the rear differential carrier assembly secured.
(c) Connect the 2 connectors.
2. INSTALL REAR DIFFERENTIAL PROTECTOR
(a) Install the differential protector with the 2 bolts.
Torque:
12 N·m {122 kgf·cm, 9 ft·lbf}
3. INSTALL REAR AXLE SHAFT WITH BACKING PLATE LH
(See page
)
4. INSTALL REAR AXLE SHAFT WITH BACKING PLATE RH
HINT:
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
5. INSTALL REAR PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for 2WD)
(See page
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6. INSTALL REAR PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for 4WD)
(See page
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7. ADD DIFFERENTIAL OIL
(See page
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8. BLEED BRAKE SYSTEM (for Hydraulic Brake Booster)
(See page
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9. BLEED BRAKE SYSTEM (for Vacuum Brake Booster)
(See page
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10. ADJUST PARKING BRAKE
(See page
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11. INSTALL REAR WHEELS
Torque:
113 N·m {1152 kgf·cm, 83 ft·lbf}
12. CHECK ABS SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL (for Hydraulic Brake Booster)
(See page
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13. CHECK ABS SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL (for Vacuum Brake Booster)
(See page
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