RAV4 4-Door 4WD L4-2.0L (3S-FE) (1997)
HINT: Assemble the spacer, oil slinger and oil seal after adjusting the gear contact pattern.
b. Using SST, install the companion flange.
SST 09950 - 30010 (09951 - 03010, 09953 - 0301, 09954 - 03010, 09955 - 03040, 09956 - 03020)
c. Coat the threads of the nut with Multipurpose (MP) grease.
d. Adjusting the drive pinion preload by tightening the companion flange nut.
Using SST to hold the flange, torque the nut.
Torque: 108 Nm (80 ft. lbs.)
SST 09330 - 00021
NOTICE: As there is no spacer, torque a little at a time, being careful not to overtighten it.
e. Using a torque wrench, measure the preload.
Preload (at starting):
New bearing: 1.0 - 1.6 Nm (8.7 - 13.9 inch lbs.)
Reused bearing: 0.5 - 0.8 Nm (4.3 - 6.9 inch lbs.)
9. Install differential case in carrier.