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Differential Case Preload Adjustment

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Place a piece of solder (approx. 10 mm in length, 3mm in diameter) on the torque converter housing as shown in the figure.

Install the torque converter housing to the transmission case without applying sealant. Tighten its mounting bolts to the specified torque. Loosen the bolts, and remove the solder. Use a micrometer to measure the thickness (T) of the pressed solder. Select a spacer with a thickness that is within the following value.

Standard value : (T + 0.045mm) to (T + 0.105mm)

Fig 1: Adjusting Differential Case Preload (1 Of 2)
G00892837Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
Fig 2: Adjusting Differential Case Preload (2 Of 2)
G00892838Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.