Service manual

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DRIV
DISASSEMBLING THE DIFFERENTIAL
GEAR
1.Remove:
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Coupling gear
Use a coupling gear holding tool 1.
Coupling gear holding tool:
P/N. YM-01486, 90890-01486
1
CHECKING THE DIFFERENTIAL GEAR
1.Check:
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Gear teeth
Pitting/galling/wear → Replace drive pinion
gear and ring gear as a set.
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Bearing
Pitting/damage → Replace.
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Oil seal
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O-ring
Damage → Replace.
2.Check:
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Drive shaft splines
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Front drive gear splines
Wear/damage → Replace.
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Spring
Fatigue → Replace.
Move the spring up and down.
3.Check:
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Dust boots
Cracks/damage → Replace the front drive
shaft assembly.
4.Check:
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Front drive shaft
Bends → Replace the front drive shaft
assembly.
WARNING
Do not attempt to straighten a bent shaft;
this may dangerously weaken the shaft.
FRONT CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINTS AND
DIFFERENTIAL GEAR