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Disassembly

R200
Disassembly

PRE-INSPECTION





Before disassembling final drive, perform the following inspection.

Total Preload
1. Turn drive pinion in both directions several times to set bearing rollers.
2. Check total preload with Tool.
Tool number :ST3127S000 (J25765-A)
Total preload: 2.0 - 2.8 Nm (0.20 - 0.29 kgf-cm, 18 - 25 inch lbs.)

Ring Gear to Drive Pinion Backlash





Ring gear to drive pinion backlash
Check ring gear-to-drive pinion backlash with a dial indicator at several points.
Ring gear backlash:
0.10 - 0.15 mm (0.0039 - 0.0059 inch)

Ring Gear Runout





Check runout of ring gear with a dial indicator.
Runout limit: 0.05 mm (0.0020 inch)

Tooth Contact
Check tooth contact.

DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER





1. Using two 45 mm (1.77 inch) spacers, mount carrier on Tool.
Tool number:KV38100800 ( - )





2. For proper reinstallation, paint or punch match marks on one side of the side bearing cap. Bearing caps are line-board during manufacture. Replace them in their proper positions.





3. Remove side bearing caps.





4. Lift differential case assembly out with Tool.
Tool number:HT72400000 ( - )





- Keep the side bearing outer races together with inner cone. Do not mix them up.
Also, keep side bearing spacer and adjusting shims together with bearings.








5. Loosen drive pinion nut and pull off companion flange.
Tool number:KV38104700 (J34311)





6. Take out drive pinion (together with rear bearing inner race, bearing spacer and adjusting washer).
7. Remove oil seal.
8. Remove front bearing inner race.
9. Remove side oil seal.





10. Remove pinion bearing outer races with a brass drift.





11. Remove pinion rear bearing inner race and drive pinion height adjusting washer with Tool.
Tool number: ST30031000 (J22912-01)

DIFFERENTIAL CASE





1. Remove side bearing inner cones.
To prevent damage to bearing, engage puller jaws in groove.
Tool number:
A ST3305S001 ( - )
B ST33061000 (J 8107-2)





- Be careful not to confuse left- and right-hand parts.





2. Loosen ring gear bolts in a cries-cross fashion.
3. Tap ring gear off the differential case with a soft hammer.
- Tap evenly all around to keep ring gear from binding.