169001654 - 2720C11 REAR DIFFERENTIAL UNIT - OVERHAUL WITH THE DIFFERENTIAL DETACHED (SUV)

Removing ( Refitting ) Place the rear differential assembly in a vice.1. Fit tools (1a) and unscrew the viscous coupling nut (1b).
DescriptionCodeFunction
1aCounter-torque1.871.006.000Joint retainer
1. Withdraw the viscous coupling and remove.
Remove the bevel pinion oil seal.1. Unscrew the retaining collar (1a) using lever (1b) and countertorque brace (1c).
DescriptionCodeFunction
1bSpanner1.871.005.400Loosen/tighten collar
DescriptionCodeFunction
1cReaction bush1.871.005.100Reaction
Remove the tools fitted previously to remove the viscous coupling.
DescriptionCodeFunction
-Counter-torque1.871.006.000Joint retainer
1. Prise up and remove the differential joints.Remove the joint oil seals.2. Unscrew the bolts fixing the cover.Use an appropriate tool to cut the cover sealing strip.
DescriptionCodeFunction
-Blade1.870.718.000Cut the sealant strip
3. Remove the rear differential cover.
Mark the original lh and rh position of the mounting brackets before removal.
1. Undo the fixing bolts (1a) and remove the mounting bracket (1b).
Take the GREATEST care during the operation described below.
1. Position the tool (1a) in its seat on the differential casing (1b) as shown in the figure and adjust the settings to bring about a slight deformation sufficient to allow removal/fitting of the rear differential unit.
DescriptionCodeFunction
1aDivider1.871.006.300Rear differential case divider
Mark the original position of the spacers before removal.
2. Remove the rear differential unit from its seat with taper bearing outer races.
- Remove the tool fitted previously.
DescriptionCodeFunction
-Divider1.871.006.300Rear differential case divider
1. Manually remove the bevel pinion (1a) from its seat in the differential casing (1b) and recover the spacer (1c).
Position the bevel pinion in the press.1. Position tool (1a) and (1b) on the bevel pinion (1c) and remove the tapered bearing inner race (1d) and thrust washer (1e) in the press.
DescriptionCodeFunction
1aReaction plate1.870.845.000Reaction plate
DescriptionCodeFunction
1bExtractor1.871.006.100Bearing extractor
1. Remove the bevel pinion (1a) and oil seal (1b) from the differential casing using tool (1c).
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1cExtractor1.871.004.500Bearing extractor
1. Use an extractor (1a) and remove the tapered bearing outer race (1b) in the press.
1. Use an extractor (1a) and remove the tapered bearing outer race (1b) in the press.
1. Position tool (1a) and (1b) on the differential unit (1c) and remove the tapered bearing inner race (1d) in the press.
DescriptionCodeFunction
1aReaction plate1.870.845.000Reaction plate
DescriptionCodeFunction
1bReaction plate1.870.845.000Reaction plate
1. Position tool (1a) and (1b) on the differential unit (1c) and remove the tapered bearing inner race (1d) in the press.
DescriptionCodeFunction
1aReaction plate1.870.845.000Reaction plate
DescriptionCodeFunction
1bReaction plate1.870.845.000Reaction plate
Refitting ( Removing ) 1. Position the differential unit (1a) in the press and fit the taper bearing inner race (1b) using the fitting tool (1c).
DescriptionCodeFunction
1cFitting tool1.871.004.400Fitting tapered bearings
1. Position the differential unit (1a) in the press and fit the taper bearing inner race (1b) using the fitting tool (1c).
DescriptionCodeFunction
1cFitting tool1.870.424.000Fitting tapered bearings
1. Position the differential housing (1a) in the press and fit the bearing outer race (1b) using the fitting tool (1c).
DescriptionCodeFunction
1cFitting tool1.870.424.000Fitting bearing races
1. Position the differential housing (1a) in the press and fit the bearing outer race (1b) using the fitting tool (1c).
DescriptionCodeFunction
1cFitting tool1.871.005.800Fitting bearing races
1. Fit the taper bearing inner race (1a) for the pinion and the dummy pinion (1b) in the differential housing.
DescriptionCodeFunction
1bDummy pinion1.871.005.000Template
1. Fit the spacer removed PREVIOUSLY on the bevel dummy pinion.
1. Fit the taper bearing inner race on the dummy bevel pinion.
Tighten the ring nut fixing the dummy bevel pinion manually until it is in contact.1. Fit the bevel dummy pinion gauge in the differential housing inserting it from the side opposite the oil drain plug.
DescriptionCodeFunction
1Dummy pinion gauge1.871.004.900Template
1. Fit the reaction bracket (1a) and tighten the fixing bolt (1b), positioning it from inside the gauge.
1. Fit the retaining U-bolt (1a) in place and tighten the fixing bolts (1b) so that they are in contact.
1. Using a feeler gauge, measure the distance between the bevel dummy pinion plane and the dummy ring gear.
1. The stamp (A) corresponds to the identification number for the differential ring gear; the same number is also on the bevel pinion shaft because the two components must be matched. If one of the two components has to be replaced then the other one with the same number also has to be replaced. The stamp (B) on the pinion shaft indicates the VP value.
After the measurement has been taken, determine the size of the scraper ring for the bevel pinion using the following formula.S = [X + (± VP)] ± 0,04S = thickness of scraper ring (mm)X = value measured using feeler gauge (mm)VP = value shown on pinion0.04 = tolerance (mm)
The value VP can be either positive or negative.The spacers available vary from a minimum of 0.51 mm to a maximum of 1.40 mm in increments of 0.05 mm.
Example of numerical calculation with positive VP.Let us suppose that the following figures have been obtained:X = 1.15 mm (feeler gauge reading)VP = + 2 = 0,02 mmS = (1,15 + 0,02) ± 0,04 mm = 1,13 ÷ 1,21Example of numerical calculation with negative VP.Let us suppose that the following figures have been obtained:X = 1.15 mm (feeler gauge reading)VP = -2 = -0.02 mmS = (1,15 -0.02) ± 0,04 mm = 1.09 ÷ 1.17Tighten the ring nut fixing the bevel pinion.Undo the bolt fixing the dummy bevel pinion gauge.Undo the two bolts fixing the U-bolt retaining the dummy bevel pinion gauge.Remove the dummy bevel pinion gauge.
DescriptionCodeFunction
-Dummy pinion gauge1.871.004.900Template
Remove the dummy bevel pinion with the two conical bearings and the USED spacer.
DescriptionCodeFunction
-Dummy pinion1.871.005.000Template
Take the GREATEST care during the operation described below.
Position the toolin its seat on the differential casing as illustrated previously and adjust the settings to bring about a slight deformation sufficient to allow removal/fitting of the rear differential unit.
DescriptionCodeFunction
-Divider1.871.006.300Rear differential case divider
1. Fit the differential unit (1a) and the two bearings (1b) and the two left and right spacers (1c) marked previously in the differential housing.
- Remove the tool fitted previously.
DescriptionCodeFunction
-Divider1.871.006.300Rear differential case divider
1. Fit the left and right retaining U-bolts (1a) marked previously for the differential unit in place and tighten the fixing bolts (1b).
1. Position the tool in the differential unit until the concave part of the actual tool and the satellite shaft match completely.
1. Fit the special tool and measuring the rolling torque for the differential unit to determine the total thickness of the two spacers.
To determine the total size of the two spacers it is advisable to start the check using the old spacers and, if necessary, increasing or decreasing the size to produce the correct rolling torque. The shims available go from a minimum of 1.91mm to a maximum of 3.00 mm.
SubjectValue
-Differential unit rolling torque (daNm)0.83 -3,32
-Differential unit rolling torque (Ncm)83 - 332
DescriptionCodeFunction
1Counter-torque1.870.789.000Counter-torque
Take the GREATEST care during the operation described below.
1. Position the toolin its seat on the differential casing as illustrated previously and adjust the settings to bring about a slight deformation sufficient to allow removal/fitting of the rear differential unit.
DescriptionCodeFunction
-Divider1.871.006.300Rear differential case divider
2. Remove the rear differential unit from its seat with taper bearing outer races and spacers.
- Remove the tool fitted previously.
DescriptionCodeFunction
-Divider1.871.006.300Rear differential case divider
1. Fit the scraper ring (1b) that has been correctly defined and the taper bearing (1c) on the bevel pinion (1a) in the press using the special fitting tool (1d).
DescriptionCodeFunction
1dFitting tool1.871.004.500Bearing fitting tool
1. Fit the bevel pinion complete with bearing inner race and scraper ring in place in the differential housing.
1. Fit the NEW space ring for the taper bearing inner race (1b) on the bevel pinion.
1. Tighten the ring nut fixing the bevel pinion.
1. Tighten the ring nut fixing the bevel pinion to torque using the special lever (1a) and counter-torque tool (1b).
Value daNmFasteningComponentØ  
-20Ring nutBevel pinion-
DescriptionCodeFunction
1aSpanner1.871.005.400Loosen/tighten collar
DescriptionCodeFunction
1bReaction bush1.871.005.100Reaction
Remove the lever and counter-torque tool.
DescriptionCodeFunction
-Spanner1.871.005.400Loosen/tighten collar
DescriptionCodeFunction
-Reaction bush1.871.005.100Reaction
1. Fit the counter-torque tool (1a) and measure the bevel pinion rolling torque using the special tool (1b).
DescriptionCodeFunction
1aReaction bush1.871.005.100Reaction
DescriptionCodeFunction
1bCounter-torque1.870.789.000Counter-torque
Alternate a gradual closing stage for the ring nut fixing the bevel pinion with a check on the rolling torque until the value indicated is reached.
SubjectValue
-Bevel pinion rolling torque (Nm)2,3 - 3,4
-Bevel pinion rolling torque (Nm)230 - 340
If the value indicated is exceeded, the spacer fitted on the bevel pinion has to be REPLACED once again and the tightening procedure repeated again.
Take the GREATEST care during the operation described below.
Position the toolin its seat on the differential casing as illustrated previously and adjust the settings to bring about a slight deformation sufficient to allow removal/fitting of the rear differential unit.
DescriptionCodeFunction
-Divider1.871.006.300Rear differential case divider
1. Fit the differential unit (1a) and the two bearings (1b) and the two spacers (1c).
- Remove the tool fitted previously.
DescriptionCodeFunction
-Divider11.871.006.300Rear differential case divider
The U-bolts retaining the differential unit should be removed ensuring that they are correctly positioned.
1. Fit the left and right retaining U-bolts (1a) marked previously for the differential unit in place and tighten the fixing bolts (1b).
Value daNmFasteningComponentØ  
1b4.1 - 6.1Bolt--
1. Position the differential assembly on a test bench.2. Fit the special lever (2a) and counter-torque tool (2b) in place on the bevel pinion to prevent rotation.
DescriptionCodeFunction
2aSpanner1.871.005.400Loosen/tighten collar
DescriptionCodeFunction
2bReaction bush1.871.005.100Reaction
3. Using the special dial gauge (3a) carry out the measurement on the ring gear at the point indicated (3b), moving the ring gear by hand, measure the clearance between it and the bevel pinion making sure that the value measured corresponds to the figures given.
DescriptionCodeFunction
3aDial gauge1.871.005.300Measuring clearance
SubjectValue
-Clearance between ring gear and bevel pinion (mm)0.10 - 0.18
If the value measured was below the nominal figure, increase the size of the shim on side X and decrease the size of the shim on side Y by the same value as it was increased on side X. If the value measured was above the nominal figure, increase the size of the shim on side Y and decrease the size of the shim on side X by the same value as it was increased on side Y. The total thickness of the two shims should not vary from the figure set previously.
If the value measured for the clearance between the bevel pinion and the ring gear differs from the figures given, the distribution of the differential shims must be checked again.- Remove the tools fitted previously.
DescriptionCodeFunction
-Spanner1.871.005.100Reaction
DescriptionCodeFunction
-Reaction bush1.871.005.400Loosen/tighten collar
Refit the differential casing rear cover renewing the bead of sealant and tighten the fixing bolts to torque.
DescriptionQty.ComponentTypeClassification
-Rubber Wacker--T209Sealant
Value daNmFasteningComponentØ  
-3.8 - 4.5Bolt--
Fit the bevel pinion rear oil seal using the special fitting tool.
DescriptionCodeFunction
-Fitting tool1.871.006.200Oil seal fitting tool
Fit the oil seals for the differential joints using the special fitting tool.
DescriptionCodeFunction
-Fitting tool1.871.005.900Oil seal fitting tool
Fit the two differential joints in position.Place the rear differential assembly in a vice.Position the viscous joint on the bevel pinion.Fit the tools and tighten the nut fixing the viscous coupling to torque.
DescriptionCodeFunction
-Counter-torque1.871.006.000Joint retainer
Value daNmFasteningComponentØ  
-12 - 15Nut--
Remove the tools fitted previously to fit the viscous coupling.
DescriptionCodeFunction
-Counter-torque1.871.006.000Joint retainer