Part 2

ADJUSTMENT OF TRANSAXLE (Continued)

SPACER SELECTION FOR ADJUSTMENT OF DIFFERENTIAL CASE PRELOAD

[Measurement using a Solder]

CAUTION
^ If solder is not available, select the spacer in accordance with Plastigage method.
^ If the spacer appropriate for the standard value cannot be selected using solder, select the spacer in accordance with Plastigage method.





1. Put solders 1.0 mm (0.039 inch) diameter, about 10 mm (0.39 inch) long in the illustrated positions of the converter housing.





2. Use the special tools MB990936 and MB990938 [F4A5A] or MB991445 [W4A5A] to drive the outer race into position.








3. Install the converter housing on the transaxle case without applying FIPG. Tighten the mounting bolts to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: 48 ± 6 Nm (35 ± 4 ft-lb)
4. Remove the bolts and converter housing, and take out the solder pieces.
5. If the solders have not crushed, use thicker solders 1.6 mm (0.063 inch) diameter, about 10 mm (0.39 inch) long and repeat steps 2 to 4.





6. Measure the thickness of the crushed solder with a micrometer, and then select a spacer that will provide the standard value.
Spacer thickness: (T1 - 0.045 mm (0.0018 inch) to (T1 - 0.105 mm (0.0041 inch)
T1: The crushed solder thickness mm (inch)
Standard value:
0.045 - 0.105 mm (0.0018 - 0.0041 inch)
(For differential case preload)

[Measurement using Plastigage]





1. Put plastigage about 10 mm (0.39 inch) long in the illustrated positions of the converter housing.
2. Install the adjusting spacer having the minimum thickness.





3. Use the special tools MB990936 and MB990938 [F4A5A] or MB991445 [W4A5A] to drive the outer race into position.








4. Install the converter housing on the transaxle case without applying FIPG. Tighten the mounting bolts to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: 48 ± 6 Nm (35 ± 4 ft-lb)
5. Remove the bolts and converter housing, and take out the solder pieces.
6. If the solders have not crushed, use thicker solders 1.6 mm (0.063 inch) diameter, about 10 mm (0.39 inch) long and repeat steps 3 to 5.





7. Measure the width of the crushed plastigage at its widest part using a scale printed on the plastigage package, and then select a spacer that will provide the standard value.
Spacer thickness: (T1 - 0.045 mm (0.0018 inch) to (T1 - 0.105 mm (0.0041 inch)
T1: The crushed solder thickness mm (inch)
Standard value:
0.045 - 0.105 mm (0.0018 - 0.0041 inch)
(For differential case preload)