CVT Differential Disassemble & Service
Component Location IndexCVT Differential Component Location Index:
Backlash Inspection
1. Install the driveshaft and the intermediate shaft on the differential, then place the axles on V-blocks.
2. Check the backlash of the pinion gears (A) using a dial indicator (B).
3. If the backlash is out of standard, replace the differential carrier.
Differential Carrier and Final Driven Gear Replacement
1. Remove the final driven gear from the differential carrier, and replace the differential carrier or the final driven gear. The final driven gear bolts have left-hand threads.
2. Install the final driven gear (A) in the direction shown on the differential carrier (B).
Carrier Bearing Replacement
Special Tools Required
Driver, 40 mm I.D. 07746-0030100
1. Remove the carrier bearing (A) using a commercially available puller (B) and the shaft protector (C).
2. Install the bearing using the driver, 40 mm and a press. Press the bearing on until it bottoms.
Oil Seal Replacement
Special Tools Required
^ Driver attachment, 58 mm 07JAD-PH80101
^ Driver attachment, 78 x 80 mm 07NAD-PX40100
^ Driver 07749-0010000
1. Remove the oil seal from the transmission housing.
2. Remove the oil seal from the flywheel housing.
3. Install a new oil seal flush to the transmission housing using the driver and the driver attachment, 78 x 80 mm.
4. Install a new oil seal flush with the flywheel housing using the driver and the driver attachment, 58 mm.
Carrier Bearing Side Clearance Inspection
Special Tools Required
Driver, 40 mm I.D. 07746-0030100
1. Install the set ring in the transmission housing.
2. Install the differential assembly in the transmission housing, then drive the differential to seat in the housing using the driver, 40 mm.
3. Install the three dowel pins (A) and new gasket (B) on the transmission housing (C).
4. Place the flywheel housing (D) on the transmission housing.
5. Install the housing bolts with the harness clamp bracket (E), and tighten them in a crisscross pattern at least two steps.
6. Measure the clearance between the set ring and the carrier bearing outer race using a feeler gauge.
Standard: 0-0.15 mm (0-0.006 in.)
7. If the clearance is out of standard, remove the set ring, and measure its thickness.
8. Select a new set ring from the following table.
9. Install a new set ring, and recheck the clearance and make sure it is within the standard.