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 following 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 clutch housing case end face and mounting face of adjusting shim
L2: Distance between differential side bearing and transaxle case

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 clutch housing 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 gear 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 transaxle case end face as shown.





4. Install the selected adjusting shim and then the differential side bearing outer race using Tool as shown.