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 meet 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

CAUTION: Up to only 2 adjusting shims can be selected.





Adjusting Shim





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





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





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