Transaxle Differential - Assembly

ASSEMBLY










1. Install side gear thrust washer (1) into case.










2. Install side gear (1).










3. Install pinion gear (2) and thrust washer (1) into case.










4. Install pinion shaft (1).










5. Install the side gear (2) and the thrust washer (1).










6. Install differential support (1) onto case (2).










7. Install pinion shaft retainer along with NEW ring gear-to-case bolts (2) tighten bolts to 95 Nm (70 ft. lbs.).










8. Using an arbor press (1), Handle C-4171 (3), and Installer L-4410 (4), install differential side bearing to ring gear side.










9. Using an arbor press, Handle C-4171 (1), and Installer L-4410 (2), install differential side bearings (3) to case side. If all wheel drive use Bearing Installer 6053 to install the large bearing.

Measure and Adjust Side Gear End-Play










1. Rotate the assembly two full revolutions both clockwise and counterclockwise. Set up dial indicator and record end play.
2. Rotate side gear 90 degrees and take another measurement (2). Again, rotate side gear 90 degrees and record a final measurement.
3. Using the smallest end play recorded, shim that side gear to within 0.001 to 0.013 inch. The other side gear should be checked using the same procedure.

CAUTION: Side gear end play must be within 0.001 to 0.013 inch.