Isuzu Amigo / Axiom / Trooper / Rodeo / VehiCross. Manual - part 608

4A2–14 DIFFERENTIAL (REAR)

Disassembled View

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Legend

(1) Flange Nut and Washer
(2) Flange
(3) Oil Seal
(4) Outer Bearing
(5) Outer Bearing Outer Race
(6) Diff Carrier
(7) Bearing Cap
(8) Bolt

(9) Inner Bearing Outer Race

(10) Collapsible Spacer

(11) Inner Bearing

(12) Adjust Shim (Pinion Position)
(13) Drive Pinion Shaft
(14) Differential Cage Assembly
(15) Adjust Shim (Diff Cage Assembly)
(16) Side Bearing
(17) Side Bearing Outer Race

DIFFERENTIAL (REAR)

4A2–15

Disassembly

1. Using holding fixture J–42832 and holding fixture

base J–3289–20, fix the differential assembly to the
bench.

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2. Apply a setting mark to the side bearing cap and the

differential carrier then remove bearing cap.

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3. Remove differential cage assembly.
4. Remove side bearing outer race. After removal, keep

the right and left hand side bearing assemblies
separate to maintain inner and outer race
combinations.

5. Remove side bearing by  using remover J–42379 and

adapter J–8107–3. Select collet halves 44803 in
remover kit  J–42379 for side bearing removal and
insert is not required for this operation.

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6. Note the thickness and position of the shims then

remove adjust shim.

7. Remove the flange nut and washer by using pinion

flange holder J–8614–01 after raising up its staked
parts completely.

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8. Removed flange assembly.

4A2–16 DIFFERENTIAL (REAR)

9. Remove the drive pinion assembly using a soft metal

rod and a hammer.

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10. Remove collapsible spacer.

11. Remove the inner bearing by using remover

J–42379.Select insert 303174 and collet halves
44803 in remover kit J–42379 for inner bearing
removal.

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12. Remove adjust shim.
13. Remove oil seal.
14. Remove outer bearing.

15. Remove the inner bearing outer race (1) and the outer

bearing outer race (2) by using a brass bar and a
hammer.

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DIFFERENTIAL (REAR)

4A2–17

Reassembly

1. Install outer bearing outer race by using installer

J–44461 and grip J–8092.

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2. Install inner bearing outer race by using installer

J–44462 and grip J–8092.

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3. Adjust the drive pinion mounting distance as follows:

1. Apply gear oil to the inner and outer drive pinion

bearing.  Clean the pinion setting gauge set.
Then install the gauge set together with the inner
and outer bearings.

Install gauge plate J–42826 (3), inner pilot J–42827
(2) ,stud and nut J–21777–43 (4) and outer pilot
J–42824 (1) through inner and outer bearings.

2. Tighten the nut to the specified torque.

Torque: 2.3 N·m (20 lb in) 

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3. Clean the side bearing bores. Place discs and dial

indicator on to arbor, and place tool into position in
side bearing bores. Install and tighten the bearing
caps to the specified torque.

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Legend

(1) Dial Indicator: J–8001
(2) Gauge Plate: J–44451
(3) Disc (2 pcs.): J–44452
(4) Arbor: J–23597–1