Spacer Selection For Differential Case Preload Adjustment

Put solders [1.6 mm (0.063 inch) diameter, about 10 mm (0.39 inch) long] in the illustrated positions of the transaxle case.
Install the taper bearing outer race and differential assembly into the transaxle case.
NOTE: If necessary, replace the differential case and taper bearing before carrying out these adjustments.

Fig 1: Identifying Solders
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Install the clutch housing and tighten the bolts to the specified torque.
1. Tightening torque: 44 +/- 5 N.m (33 +/- 4 ft-lb)
Remove the clutch housing, and then remove the differential assembly.
Remove the outer race and take out crushed solders.
Measure the thickness of the crushed solder with a micrometer and select a spacer that will provide the standard preload value.
1. Standard value:
2. 0.05 - 0.11 mm (0.0020 - 0.0043 inch) preload
Fig 2: Identifying Measuring Thickness Of Crushed Solder With A Micrometer
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