Camry CE Sedan 4-Door L4-2164cc 2.2L DOHC MFI (1997)
Standard backlash: 0.0-0.20 mm (0.0020-0.0079 inch).
Install the thrust washers and side gears in the differential case.
b. Install the pinion shaft.
c. Inspect the side gear backlash. Using a dial indicator, measure the side gear backlash while holding one pinion gear toward the case.
Standard backlash: 0.05 0.20 mm (0.0020-0.0079 inch).
If the backlash is not within the specification, install a thrust washer of different thickness.
d. Using a pin punch and hammer, drive in the straight pin through the case and hole in the pinion shaft.
e. Stake the differential case.
2. Install ring gear on differential case.
a. Clean the contact surface of the differential case and the threads of the ring gear and differential case.
b. Heat the ring gear in boiling water.
c. Carefully remove the ring gear from the water.
d. After moisture on the ring gear has completely evaporated, quickly install the ring gear to the differential case.
HINT: Align the matchmarks on the differential case and contact the ring gear.
e. Temporarily install the 8 bolts.
NOTICE: The ring gear set bolts should not be torqued until the ring gear has cooled sufficiently.
f.
After the ring gear has cooled sufficiently, torque the ring gear set bolts.
Torque: 83 N.m (850 kgf/cm, 61 ft. lbs.).
3. Install side bearing to differential case.
a. Using SST and a press, install a new side bearing to the transmission case side.
SST 09316-60011 (09316-00011), 09350 - 32014 (09351-32120)
