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]Charcoal Canister Removal/Installation
U.S.A. And CANADA
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the floor under cover..
3. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
1
Quick release connector
(See QUICK RELEASE CONNECTOR (EMISSION SYSTEM) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G
2.0].)
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Clock Spring Inspection [Two Step Deployment Control System]
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more..
2. Remove the driver?side air bag module..
3. Remove the steering wheel..
4. Remove the column cover..
5. Remove the clock spring..
6. Verify that the continuity is as indicated in the table.
If not as indicated ...
Front Bumper Removal/Installation
CAUTION:
Affix the protective tape to the position (vehicle body side) shown in the
figure to prevent scratches and damage.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove fasteners A.
3. Pull the front over fender in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure ...