Purpose/Function
The differential absorbs the difference in the rotation speed between the left and right driving wheels so that the vehicle drives smoothly when differences occur due to cornering or driving on rough roads.
Construction
The differential consists of the ring gear, differential gear case, side gears, pinion gears, and pinion shaft.
The differential gear case is engaged with the ring gear and rotates as a single unit.
The side gears are engaged with the drive shaft (LH) and drive shaft (RH) and rotates as a single unit for each.

Operation
If there is no difference in rotation speed between the left and right driving wheels, the left and right side gears rotate together with the differential gear case and pinion gears.

If there is a difference in the rotation speed between the left and right driving wheels, the difference in the rotation speed between the left and right side gears is absorbed by the pinion gears rotating around the pinion shaft.

Differential [C66 M R]
Oil Seal (Differential) Replacement [C66 M R]Timing Chain Removal/Installation
WARNING:
A hot engine can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and wait until it
is cool before servicing.
CAUTION:
If the camshaft is rotated with the timing chain removed and the piston at
the top dead center position, the valve may contact the piston and the engine ...
Front Lower Arm Inspection
1. Remove the front lower arm..
2. Inspect the front lower arm for bending or damage, and the front lower arm
ball joint for excessive looseness.
If there is any malfunction, replace the front lower arm.
3. Rotate the front lower arm ball joint stud 5 times. Install the
SST ...
Manifold Absolute Pressure (Map) Sensor/Intake Air Temperature (Iat) Sensor
No.2 Removal/Installation
NOTE:
Because the IAT sensor No.2 is integrated in the MAP sensor, replacing the
IAT sensor No.2 includes replacement of the MAP sensor/IAT sensor No.2.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Disconnect the MAP sensor/IAT sensor No.2 connector.
3. Remove the MAP sensor/IA ...