Torsen housing and torsen differential, removing and installing - assembly overview: Notes

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NOTE:

Removal can also be carried out with transmission installed → 34 CONTROLS, HOUSING .

Fig 1: Transmission Cover And Torsen Differential, Assembly Overview

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1 - Torsen housing

With or without vibration dampener, depending on version
Removing Torsen housing, removing
Installing Torsen housing, installing
Disassembling and assembling → Torsen housing, disassembling and assembling

2 - Bolt -24 Nm

Qty. 6

3 - Plate spring

Installation position: The inner diameter camber faces toward flange shaft in torsen housing Plate spring and shim, inserting in torsen housing

4 - Adjustment shim

Determine thickness

5 - Spring

Place on flange shaft in torsen housing

6 - O-ring

Always replace
Coat with transmission fluid
Insert in surrounding groove in transmission cover

7 - Torsen differential

Service by manufacturer only
Torsen differential bearing, servicing → Torsen differential bearing, servicing

8 - Transmission

Secure at assembly bracket → Assembly sequence