Differential Side Bearing Preload: Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Nissan Maxima. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- When adjusting differential side bearing preload, select adjusting shim for differential side bearing. To select adjusting shim, measure clearance "L" between transaxle case and differential side bearing outer race.
- Calculate dimension "L" (thickness of adjusting shim) using the following procedure to meet specification of preload for differential side bearing.
Preload : 0.15 - 0.21 mm (0.0059 - 0.0083 in)
Dimension "L" = ("L1" - "L2") + Preload
"L" : Thickness of adjusting shim
"L1" : Distance between clutch housing case end face and mounting face of adjusting shim
"L2" : Distance between differential side bearing and transaxle case
CAUTION:
Up to only 2 adjusting shims can be selected.