Installation

AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL: REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY: INSTALLATION; 2013 MY FR-S [03/2012 -]

1. INSTALL REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY

(a) Support the rear differential carrier assembly using a jack.

(b) Install a new snap ring to the rear drive shaft assembly.

(c) Coat the spline of the inboard joint shaft assembly with toyota genuine differential gear oil LT 75W-85 GL-5 (except LSD).

(d) Coat the spline of the inboard joint shaft assembly with toyota genuine differential gear oil LX 75W-85 GL-5 (for LSD).

(e) Install the shaft snap ring with the opening facing downward.

(f) Align the shaft splines and install the drive shaft assembly with a brass bar and hammer.

NOTICE:
* Be careful not to damage the drive shaft dust cover, boot or oil seal.
* Keep the drive shaft assembly level while handling it.
* Do not tap the axle side of the drive shaft with the hammer.
* Set the hole snap ring with the opening facing down word.

HINT
Whether the inboard joint shaft is in contact with the pinion shaft or not can be confirmed from the sound or feeling when tapping it in.

(g) Install the rear upper differential mount stopper and rear lower differential mount stopper to the rear differential carrier assembly.

(h) Install the rear differential carrier assembly along with the rear differential mount stopper with the 5 bolts.





A - Torque : 62 Nm (632 kgf-cm, 46 ft-lbf)

B - Torque : 95 Nm (969 kgf-cm, 70 ft-lbf)

2. INSTALL PROPELLER WITH CENTER BEARING SHAFT ASSEMBLY

Installation

3. INSTALL CENTER EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY Installation

4. ADD DIFFERENTIAL OIL Service and Repair

5. INSTALL REAR WHEEL

Torque : 120 Nm (1224 kgf-cm, 89 ft-lbf)