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# FRONT DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY > INSTALLATION

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1. INSTALL DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY FRONT

1. Install the front No. 3 differential support with the 2 bolts.

   Torque:
     108 N*m{ 1,100 kgf*cm , 80 ft.*lbf }

1. Install the No. 2 mounting support with the 2 bolts.

   Torque:
     160 N*m{ 1,630 kgf*cm , 11 ft.*lbf }

1. Install the No. 1 mounting support with the 3 bolts.

   Torque:
     186 N*m{ 1,900 kgf*cm , 137 ft.*lbf }

1. Support the front differential with jack.

1. Install the 2 front mounting bolts and 2 nuts.

   Torque:
     137 N*m{ 1,400 kgf*cm , 101 ft.*lbf }

1. Install the front differential mounting nut No. 1.

   Torque:
     87 N*m{ 887 kgf*cm , 64 ft.*lbf }

1. Install the front differential breather tube bracket with the bolt.

   Torque:
     13 N*m{ 133 kgf*cm , 10 ft.*lbf }

1. Lower the jack.

2. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH

1. Install drive shaft (Click here).

3. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH

1. Install drive shaft (Click here).

4. INSTALL FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY LH

1. Install front axle (Click here).

5. INSTALL FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY RH

1. Install front axle (Click here).

6. INSTALL NO.1 FRONT SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LOWER LH

1. Install the suspension arm lower for 2WD (Click here).

1. Install the suspension arm lower for 4WD (Click here).

7. INSTALL NO.1 FRONT SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LOWER RH

1. Install the suspension arm lower for 2WD (Click here).

1. Install the suspension arm lower for 4WD (Click here).

8. INSTALL TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

9. INSTALL TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

10. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH

1. Install stabilizer link (Click here).

11. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH

1. Install stabilizer link (Click here).

12. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB LH NUT

1. Install axle hub (Click here).

13. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB RH NUT

1. Install axle hub (Click here).

14. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING BACKLASH

1. Inspect axle hub bearing backlash (Click here).

15. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB DEVIATION

1. Inspect axle hub bearing deviation (Click here).

16. INSTALL FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY

1. Install propeller shaft (Click here).

17. REFILL DIFFERENTIAL OIL

1. Refill differential oil (Click here).

18. CHECK FOR DIFFERENTIAL OIL LEAKAGE

1. Stop the vehicle on a level surface.

1. Remove the differential filler plug and gasket.

1. Check that the oil level is between 0 to 5 mm (0 to 0.20 in.) from the bottom lip of the differential filler plug hole.

   NOTICE:
   1. After changing the oil seal, drive the vehicle and then check the oil level again.
   1. Too much or too little oil will lead to differential problems.

   HINT:
     If necessary, fill the differential carrier assembly with hypoid gear oil.

   Recommended viscosity:

     Temperature | Viscosity
     Above -18°C (0°F) | SAE 90
     Below -18°C (0°F) | SAE 80W or 80W - 90

   Oil grade:
     Hypoid gear oil API GL-5
     Capacity:
     Front differential:
     w/o A.D.D.:
     1.40 to 1.50 liters (1.48 to 1.59 US qts., 1.23 to 1.31 lmp. qts.)
     w/ A.D.D.:
     1.60 to 1.70 liters (1.69 to 1.80 US qts., 1.40 to 1.50 lmp. qts.)
     Rear differential:
     2WD:
     3.15 to 3.25 liters (3.30 to 3.43 US qts., 2.77 to 2.86 lmp. qts.)
     4WD:
     3.30 to 3.40 liters (3.49 to 3.59 US qts., 2.90 to 2.99 lmp. qts.)

1. Check for oil leakage when the oil level is low.

1. Install the differential filler plug with a new gasket.

   Torque:
     Front differential:
     39 N*m{ 400 kgf*cm , 29 ft.*lbf }
     Rear differential:
     49 N*m{ 500 kgf*cm , 36 ft.*lbf }

19. INSTALL NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER

20. INSTALL NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER

21. INSTALL FRONT SIDE MEMBER TO FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER BRACE

22. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

23. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

24. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT

1. Inspect and adjust front wheel alignment (Click here).

25. PERFORM INITIALIZATION

1. Perform initialization (Click here).

   NOTICE:
     Certain systems need to be initialized after disconecting and reconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.