Kia Sorento: Rear Differential Carrier Reassembly
Kia Sorento (XM, 2011-2015) Service Manual / Driveshaft and axle / Differential Carrier Assembly / Rear Differential Carrier Reassembly
Pinion drive gear height adjustment
Adjust the height of the drive pinion in the following order.
| 1. |
Below are the special tools to measure the pinion height
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| 2. |
The special tool lock nut (A), pinion oil seal (B), pinion front
bearing (C), inner bearing (D) and special tool support body (E) are
mounted as follows.
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| 3. |
Put the main body (A) on the Differential Case (B).
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| 4. |
The bearing cap (B) is mounted on the main body (A).
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| 5. |
Using the feeler gage, measure the gap between the main body (A)
and bearing cap (B). And then select the inner bearing adjustment shim.
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| 6. |
Install the selected inner bearing (A) adjustment shim.
Inner bearing adjustment shim
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Rear differential carrier reassembly
| 1. |
Using the SST (09530-3T100), install the inner pinion bearing
outer race (A).
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| 2. |
Using the SST (09530-3T100), install the outer pinion bearing
outer race.
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| 3. |
Using the round pipe (A), press in the pinion rear bearing (B).
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| 4. |
Install the pinion bearing spacer (B) on the pinion drive gear
(A).
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Rear Differential Carrier Disassembly
Suspension System
