Highlander 4WD V6-3.0L (1MZ-FE) (2003)
a. Install the 2 side gear shafts to the differential case.
b. Using needle-nose pliers, install 2 new snap rings to the 2 side gear shafts.
c. Using vernier calipers, measure the distance between the right and left side gear shafts, as shown in the illustration.
Standard distance: 242 mm (9.528 inch) or less
82. INSTALL REAR DIFFERENTIAL SIDE GEAR SHAFT SUB-ASSY (W/TORQUE SENSING LSD)
a. Install 2 new snap rings to the side gear shafts.
b. Using SST and 2 nuts, install the 2 side gear shafts until they contact the pinion shaft.
SST 09520-24010 (09520 04010, 09520-32040)
HINT: Check that the shaft is fully inserted by confirming the noise it should make when it is tapped.
83. INSTALL REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER COVER
a. w/ Torque sensing LSD: Install the oil deflector and bolt to the carrier cover.
Torque: 7.4 Nm (75 kgf-cm, 65 inch lbs.)
b. Install the breather plug to the carrier cover.
Torque: 21 Nm (210 kgf-cm, 15 ft. lbs.)
c. Clean contacting surfaces of any residual FIPG material using gasoline or alcohol.
d. Apply FIPG to the carrier.
FIPG: 08826-00090, THREE BOND 1281 or equivalent
HINT:
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FIPG should be applied 2 to 3 mm in diameter with no break.