Nissan 200SX S13 silhouetteS13

Assembly — Differential Case

PD-24prose procedure

Differential case installation includes L.H. and R.H. sides.

Differential Case

Differential Case Assembly

  1. 1
    Measure clearance between side gear thrust washer and differential case.
    Clearance between side gear thrust washer and differential case (A – B): 0.15 - 0.20 mm (0.0059 - 0.0079 in)
    The clearance can be adjusted with side gear thrust washer. Refer to S.D.S.
    Measuring clearance between side gear thrust washer (A) and differential case (B) using a measuring tool
    SPD656
  2. 2
    Apply oil to gear tooth surfaces and thrust surfaces and check that they turn properly.
  3. 3
    Install differential case L.H. and R.H.
    Installing differential case L.H. and R.H. with arrows indicating bolt tightening sequence in criss-cross fashion
    SPD923
  4. 4
    Place differential case on ring gear.
    Applying locking sealant to ring gear bolts and placing differential case on ring gear
    SPD554
  5. 5
    Apply locking sealant to ring gear bolts, and install them. Tighten bolts in a criss-cross fashion, lightly tapping bolt head with a hammer.
  6. 6
    Press-fit side bearing inner cones on differential case with Tool. Tool number: A KV38100300, B ST33061000
    Press-fitting side bearing inner cones on differential case using Tool A (KV38100300) and Tool B (ST33061000)
    PD353
Clearance between side gear thrust washer and differential case (A – B)
0.15 - 0.20mm0.0059 - 0.0079in

See also

S.D.S.

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