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< Measurement using a Solder >

  1. Put solders [1.0 mm (0.039 inch) diameter, about 10 mm (0.39 inch) long] in the illustrated positions of the transaxle case.
  2. Install the taper bearing outer race and differential assembly into the transaxle case.
    Fig 1: Identifying Solders
    G04230195Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
    NOTE: If necessary, replace the differential case and taper bearing before carrying out these adjustments.
  3. Install the clutch housing and tighten the bolts to the specified torque.

    Tightening torque: 44 +/- 5 N.m (32 +/- 4 ft-lb) 

  4. Remove the clutch housing, and then remove the differential assembly.
  5. Remove the taper bearing outer race and take out crushed solders.
  6. If the solders have not crushed, use thicker solders [1.6 mm (0.063 inch) diameter, about 10 mm (0.39 inch) long] and repeat steps  2 to  5.
  7. Measure the thickness of the crushed solder with a micrometer and select a spacer that will provide the standard preload value.

    Standard value: 

    0.05-0.11 mm (0.0020-0.0043 inch) preload 

    Fig 2: Measuring Thickness Of Crushed Solder Beads
    G04277304Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.