Rodeo (4WD) V6-3165cc 3.2L SOHC (6VD1) (1993)
Pinion Gear: Service and Repair
Pinion Installation
1. Install selected shim onto pinion shaft, lubricate rear pinion bearing with specified axle lubricant, then press rear bearing onto pinion using suitable
spacers.
2. Install new collapsible spacer onto pinion shaft, then insert pinion assembly into housing.
3. Lubricate front pinion bearing, install bearing into housing and tap bearing over pinion shaft with a drift while assistant holds pinion in place. Old
pinion nut and a large washer can be used to seat front bearing on pinion, but care must be taken not to collapse spacer if this method is
used.
4. Install new pinion seal in housing, coat seal lips with grease, then mount driveshaft yoke on pinion shaft, lightly tapping yoke until several pinion
shaft threads protrude from yoke.
5. Coat rear of pinion washer with suitable sealer, then install washer and new pinion nut.
6. Hold driveshaft yoke with suitable tool, then alternately tighten pinion nut and rotate pinion until endplay is reduced to zero.
7. When endplay is reduced to zero, check pinion bearing preload using a torque wrench.
8. Continue tightening pinion nut in small increments until specified pinion bearing preload is obtained, rotating pinion and checking preload after
each adjustment. Exceeding preload specification will compress collapsible spacer too far, requiring replacement of spacer. If preload
specification is exceeded, spacer must be replaced and adjustment procedure must be repeated. Do not loosen pinion nut to reduce
preload.