Isuzu Amigo / Axiom / Trooper / Rodeo / VehiCross. Manual - part 1131

4A1–18

DIFFERENTIAL (FRONT)

18. Install differential assembly.

1. Clean the faces of the front axle case and

differential carrier.
Apply Three Bond TB1215 or equivalent to the
sealing side of the axle case and the carrier.

2. Attach the differential case and the carrier

assembly to the front axle case and tighten the
nuts and bolts.

Torque:25 N·m (19lb ft)

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3. Fill the axle case with hypoid gear lubricant, up

to the base of the filler hole.

Lubricant capacity: 1.4 liter(1.48 US qt)

DIFFERENTIAL (FRONT)

4A1–19

Differential Cage Assembly

Disassembled View

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Disassembly

1. Remove bolt.

2. Remove ring gear.

3. Remove lock pin.

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Legend

(1) Thrust Washer
(2) Pinion Gear
(3) Thrust Washer
(4) Side Gear

(5) Cross Pin
(6) Ring Gear
(7) Bolt
(8) Differential Cage
(9) Lock Pin

4A1–20

DIFFERENTIAL (FRONT)

4. Remove the cross pin, using a soft metal rod and a

hammer.

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5. Remove pinion gear and thrust washer.

6. Remove side gear.

7. Remove thrust washer.

Inspection and Repair

Make necessary correction or parts replacement if wear,
damage, corrosion or any other abnormal condition are
found through inspection.
Check the following parts.

1. Ring gear, pinion gear

2. Bearing

3. Side gear, pinion gear, cross pin

4. Differential cage, carrier

5. Thrust washer

6. Oil seal

Ring gear replacement:

1. The ring gear should always be replaced with the

drive pinion as a set.

2. Discard used bolts and install new ones.

Torque:108 N·m (80 lb ft)

3. Tighten the fixing bolts in a diagonal sequence as

illustrated.

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Reassembly

1. Install thrust washer.

2. Install side gear.

3. Install the pinion gear with thrust washer by

engaging it with the side gears while turning both
pinion gears simultaneously in the same direction.

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DIFFERENTIAL (FRONT)

4A1–21

4. Install cross pin.

• Be sure to install the cross pin so that it is in

alignment with the lock pin hole in the differential
cage.

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5. Install lock pin. After lock pin installation, stake the

cage to secure the lock pin.

6. Install ring gear and tighten the bolts in diagonal

sequence as illustrated.

Torque:108 N·m (80 lb ft)

NOTE:  Discard used bolts and install new ones.

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