Overview - Final Drive
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- Torque Converter
- Overview. Refer to OVERVIEW - TORQUE CONVERTER .
- Seal
- For the torque converter
- Removing and installing. Refer to TORQUE CONVERTER SEAL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- Seal
- For the left flange shaft
- Between the final drive and the transmission housing
- Replacing. Refer to LEFT SEAL, REPLACING .
- Shim
- Behind the taper roller bearing outer race
- Bracket
- For the magnet
- Bolt
- 6 Nm
- Magnet
- Clean if necessary
- Taper Roller Bearing Outer Race
- Bolt
- Tightening specification and sequence. Refer to Fig 2.
- There are different versions. Refer to the appropriate Parts Information for the correct allocation.
- Seal
- For the right flange shaft
- Replacing. Refer to RIGHT SEAL, REPLACING .
- Right Flange Shaft
- Removing and Installing. Refer to RIGHT FLANGE SHAFT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- Circlip
- Always replace
- Plug
- Tightening Specification. Refer to COMPONENT LOCATION OVERVIEW - DRAIN AND CHECK PLUGS .
- For the inspection and fill hole
- For the gear oil inside the front final drive
- Cover
- For the front final drive
- Pay attention to the alignment sleeves
- Shim
- Behind the taper roller bearing outer race
- Taper Roller Bearing Outer Race
- O-Ring
- On the front final drive cover
- Removing and Installing. Refer to O-RING ON FRONT FINAL DRIVE COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- Differential
- Transmission
- Spring Pin
- Always replace
- Installation position. Refer to Fig 4.
- Removing and Installing. Refer to PARKING LOCK SHAFT SEAL, REPLACING .
- Parking lock lever
- Removing and Installing. Refer to PARKING LOCK SHAFT SEAL, REPLACING .
- Seal
- For the parking lock shaft
- Replacing. Refer to PARKING LOCK SHAFT SEAL, REPLACING .
- Gear Carrier
- Use the clip -item 27- OVERVIEW - FINAL DRIVE to attach together with the mount -item 26- OVERVIEW - FINAL DRIVE to the left flange shaft.
- Is identified together as the left flange shaft mounting bracket.
- Left Flange Shaft
- Removing and Installing. Refer to LEFT FLANGE SHAFT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- Bolt
- 9 Nm + 60°
- Always replace
- Bearings
- For the left flange shaft
- Retainer
- For the left flange shaft bearing
Front Final Drive Cover - Tightening Specification and Sequence
-- Tighten the bolts in the steps in the specified sequence:
| Step | Bolts | Tightening Specification |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | -1 and 2- | 5 Nm pre-tightening specification |
| 2. | -1 to 8- | 35 Nm |
| 3. | -9, 10 and 11- | 47 Nm |
Front Final Drive Cooler, Tightening Specification
-- Tighten the bolts -3- to 9 Nm.
Spring Pin Installation Position
-- Drive in the new spring pin -1- with the narrow side -arrow- flush.