The differential specifications are established as follows.
SPECIFICATIONS
Item
Specification
Reduction gear type
Hypoid gear
Reduction ratio
3.312
Differential gear type (Type × number of gears)
Side gear
Straight bevel gear × 2
Pinion gear
Straight bevel gear × 2
Number of teeth
Drive gear
53
Drive pinion
16
Side gear
14
Pinion gear
10
Bearing (Outside diameter × inside diameter) mm
Side
72 × 35
Front
62 × 25
Rear
72 × 35
Differential gear oil
Type
Hypoid gear oil API classification GL-5 or higher SAE viscosity No.90, 80W
Amount L
0.55

DIFFERENTIAL MOUNT
<2000-Turbo>
   
  • The differential carrier is supported by the differential mount bracket and differential support member on the front side, and is secured to the rear suspension crossmember with a bushing. It is supported by the differential support arm at the rear, and is secured to the rear suspension crossmember with a bushing.
  • The differential support arm bushings and differential support member bushings to absorb vibration from the suspension.
<2400>
   
  • The differential carrier is supported by the differential mount bracket on the front side, and is secured to the rear suspension crossmember with a bushing. It is supported by the differential support arm at the rear, and is secured to the rear suspension crossmember with a bushing.
  • The differential support arm bushings to absorb vibration from the suspension.
  • The weight is used to reduce differential gear noise.
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