Differential Side Bearing Preload

DIFFERENTIAL SIDE BEARING PRELOAD





When adjusting differential side bearing preload, select adjusting shim for differential side bearing. To select adjusting shim, measure clearance "L" between transaxle case and differential side bearing outer race.
^ Calculate dimension "L" (thickness of adjusting shim) using the procedure to satisfy specification of preload for differential side bearing.
Preload: 0.15 - 0.21 mm (0.0059 - 0.0083 inch)
Dimension
"L" = ("L1" - "L2") + Preload
"L": Thickness of adjusting shim
"L1": Distance between transaxle case end face and mounting face of adjusting shim
"L2": Distance between differential side bearing and clutch housing end face





Adjusting Shim

CAUTION: Up to 2 adjusting shims can be selected.





1. Using depth micrometer and straightedge, measure dimension "L1" between transaxle case end face and mounting face of adjusting shim as shown.
2. Install outer race onto differential side bearing on final gear side. Holding lightly the outer race horizontally by hand, rotate final gear five times or more (for smooth movement of bearing roller).





3. Using depth micrometer and straightedge, measure dimension "L2" between differential side bearing outer race and clutch housing end face as shown.





4. Install selected adjusting shim and then differential side bearing outer race using Tool as shown.
Tool number: ST30720000 (J-25405)