Transmission Adjustment (1)

ASSEMBLY


Adjustment (1) (For MR18DE Engine Models)


DIFFERENTIAL SIDE BEARING PRELOAD
1. Select proper thickness of differential side bearing adjusting shim using the following procedures.





a. Install differential side bearing outer race without differential side bearing adjusting shim on transaxle case.

CAUTION:
Apply ATF to differential side bearing outer race.
b. Install differential side bearing outer race on converter housing.

Tool number : ST30633000 ( - )


CAUTION:
Apply ATF to differential side bearing outer race.





c. Place final drive assembly on transaxle case.
d. Tighten converter housing bolts (1) and (2) to the specified torque. Refer to Final Drive.





e. Attach dial indicator on differential case at converter housing side.
f. Insert Tool into differential side gear from transaxle case side.

Tool number : KV38105710 (J-39026)

g. Move Tool up and down and measure dial indicator deflection.
h. Select proper thickness of differential side bearing adjusting shim. Refer to "Parts Information" for differential side bearing adjusting shim selection.
Suitable shim thickness = Dial indicator deflection + Specified bearing preload






Bearing preload: Refer to Final Drive.

i. Remove converter housing from transaxle case.





j. Remove final drive assembly from transaxle case.
k. Remove differential side bearing outer race from transaxle case using Tool.

Tool number : KV381054S0 (J-34286)

l. Reinstall differential side bearing outer race and differential side bearing adjusting shim selected from "Parts Information" on transaxle case.
m. Reinstall converter housing on transaxle case and tighten converter housing bolts to the specified torque. Refer to Component.





n. Insert Tool and measure turning torque of final drive assembly.

Tool number : KV38105710 (J-39026)

- Turn final drive assembly in both directions several times to seat bearing rollers correctly.





- When old bearing is used again, turning torque will be slightly less than the above.
- Make sure torque is close to the specified range.

REDUCTION PINION GEAR BEARING PRELOAD
1. Select proper thickness of reduction pinion gear adjusting shim using the following procedures.





a. Place reduction pinion gear on transaxle case as shown in the figure.
b. Install idler gear bearing outer race on transaxle case. Refer to Output Shaft, Output Gear, Idler Gear, Reduction Pinion Gear And Bearing Retainer.





c. Place idler gear bearing inner race on outer race.
d. Measure dimensions (B), (C) and (D), and calculate dimension (A).










- Measure dimension (B) between the end of reduction pinion gear and the surface of transaxle case.
- Measure dimension (B) in at least two places, and take the average.





- Measure dimension (C) between the surface of idler gear bearing inner race and the surface of transaxle case.
- Measure dimension (C) in at least two places, and take the average.





- Remove reduction pinion gear from transaxle case.
- Measure dimension (D) between the end of reduction pinion gear and the adjusting shim mating surface of reduction pinion gear.
- Measure dimension (D) in at least two places, and take the average.
- Calculate dimension (A).

A = D - (B + C)






e. Measure dimension (E) between the end of idler gear and idler gear bearing inner race mating surface of idler gear.
- Measure dimension (E) in at least two places, and take the average.
f. Select proper thickness of reduction pinion gear adjusting shim. Refer to "Parts Information" for reduction pinion gear adjusting shim selection.

Proper shim thickness = A - E - 0.05 mm (0.0020 in)*
(*: Bearing preload)






2. Install reduction pinion gear and reduction pinion gear adjusting shim selected in step 1-f on transaxle case.

CAUTION:
Apply ATF to reduction pinion gear bearing.
3. Press idler gear bearing inner race on idler gear. Refer to Output Shaft, Output Gear, Idler Gear, Reduction Pinion Gear And Bearing Retainer.
4. Press idler gear on reduction pinion gear using Tool.

Tool number : ST35271000 (J-26091)

CAUTION:
- Apply ATF to idler gear bearing.
- Press idler gear until idler gear fully contacts reduction pinion gear bearing adjusting shim.
5. Set manual shaft in "P" position to fix idler gear.
6. Tighten lock nut of idler gear to the specified torque. Refer to Component.

CAUTION:
Lock idler gear with parking pawl when tightening lock nut.





7. Measure turning torque of reduction pinion gear using Tool.





- When measuring turning torque, turn reduction pinion gear in both directions several times to seat bearing rollers correctly.
- If turning torque is out of specification, decrease or increase thickness of reduction pinion gear adjusting shim.





8. After properly adjusting turning torque, clinch idler gear lock nut as shown.

CAUTION:
Do not reuse idler gear lock nut.

OUTPUT SHAFT END PLAY
1. Select proper thickness of output shaft adjusting shim using the following procedures.





a. Install bearing retainer (1) in transaxle case. Refer to Output Shaft, Output Gear, Idler Gear, Reduction Pinion Gear And Bearing Retainer.
b. Install needle bearing on bearing retainer.






CAUTION:
Be careful to direction of needle bearing.
c. Install output shaft on transaxle case.





d. Measure dimensions ( 1) and ( 2) at side cover and then calculate dimension (A).
- Measure dimension ( 1) and ( 2) in at least two places.










e. Measure dimensions ( 2) and ( 3) and then calculate dimension (B).





- Measure dimension ( 2)and ( 3) in at least two places.










f. Select proper thickness of output shaft adjusting shim so that output shaft end play (clearance between side cover and output shaft bearing) is within specifications. Refer to "Parts Information" for output shaft adjusting shim selection.

Output shaft end play (A - B): Refer to Output Shaft.






g. Install output shaft adjusting shim on output shaft bearing.
2. Apply recommended sealant (Genuine Anaerobic Liquid Gasket or equivalent.) to transaxle case as shown.





Arrow Indicates Inside of side cover







CAUTION:
- Apply the sealant on the center between the bolt holes.
- Completely remove all moisture, oil and old sealant, etc. from the transaxle case and side cover mounting surfaces.





3. Fit mounting part of output shaft bearing on side cover to output shaft bearing, and after adjusting knock pin position, install it with light taps of a soft hammer and things like that.

CAUTION:
When installing, to avoid getting damaged and deformed, set mounting part straight to parallel with the mounting surface.





4. Tighten side cover bolts to specified torque. Refer to Component.

CAUTION:
- Do not mix bolts (A) and (B).
- Always replace bolts (A) as they are self-sealing bolts.