Adjustment
Differential Side Bearing PreloadIf any of the following parts are replaced, adjust differential side bearing preload.
^ Differential case
^ Differential side bearing
^ Clutch housing
^ Transmission case
1. Remove differential side bearing outer race (transmission case side) and shim.
2. Reinstall differential side bearing outer race without shim.
3. Install final drive assembly on clutch housing.
4. Install transmission case on clutch housing.
^ Tighten transmission case fixing bolts to the specified torque. Refer to Transaxle Overhaul; Overhaul.
5. Set dial indicator on front end of differential case.
6. Insert Tool all the way into differential side gear.
7. Move Tool up and down and measure dial indicator deflection.
8. Select shim considering bearing preload.
^ Suitable shim thickness = Dial indicator deflection + Specified bearing preload
Differential side bearing adjusting shims: Refer to Application and ID.
Bearing preload: 0.25 - 0.30 mm (0.0098 - 0.0118 inch)
9. Install selected shim and differential side bearing outer race.
10. Check differential side bearing turning torque.
a. Install final drive assembly on clutch housing.
b. Install transmission case on clutch housing.
^ Tighten transmission case fixing bolts to the specified torque. Refer to Transaxle Overhaul; Overhaul.
c. Measure turning torque of final drive assembly.
Turning torque of final drive assembly
(New bearing): 2.9 - 6.9 Nm (30 - 70 kg-cm, 26 - 61 inch lbs.)
^ When old bearing is used again, turning torque will be slightly less than the above.
^ Make sure torque is close to the specified range.
^ Changes in turning torque of final drive assembly per revolution should be within 1.0 Nm (10 kg-cm, 8.7 inch lbs.) without binding.