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DIFFERENTIAL

M-30prose procedure
Continued from M-29

Transmission support after differential removal

  1. 1
    Prepare a steel plate as shown in the figure, a wooden block, bolts (8x1.25mm), and washers.
    After removing the differential, support the transmission as follows to prevent damaging the fire wall, crank angle sensor, and engine mount.
    Dimensioned drawing of a steel support plate: overall length 900mm (35.43 in), with 800mm (31.5 in) hole spacing, width 200mm (7.87 in), and two 8mm (0.31 in) holes for the mounting bolts.
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  2. 2
    Install the parts as shown in the figure.
    Photograph showing the steel plate installed underneath the transmission area, supporting it from below the fire wall area. Arrows point to the installation location.
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Installation note

Differential

Differential Installation

  1. 1
    Connect the driveshaft to the output shaft with the marks aligned.
    Photograph of the driveshaft connected to the output shaft showing the alignment marks for proper installation.
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  2. 2
    Install the differential.
    Adjust the rear wheel alignment after installation, if the upper arm installation bolt and nut are removed. (Refer to Section R.)
    Photograph showing the differential installed with two callout labels A and B pointing to two different bolt locations indicating their tightening torque specs.
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Tightening torque (A)
83 - 98N·m
Tightening torque (B)
18 - 26N·m

Power plant frame (PPF)

Power plant frame (PPF) Installation

  1. 1
    Install the differential mounting spacer.
    Photograph showing the differential mounting spacer installation point with a callout labelled 'DIFFERENTIAL MOUNTING SPACER'.
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  2. 2
    Support the transmission with a jack so that it is level.
  3. 3
    Position the PPF and snugly tighten the transmission-side bolts by hand.
differential mounting spacer
37 - 52N·m
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See also

Section R

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