Front Differential Carrier End Play Check (FWD Only): Procedure
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- If the final drive assembly (700) has been removed it must be reinstalled.
- Make sure that the thrust washer (714) and the bearing (715) are still on the differential carrier.
- Install the case extension seal (8) onto the case extension (6).
- Install the case extension assembly (6) onto the transmission case.
- Install only two of the four case extension bolts (5).
Tighten: Do not torque the bolts. Tighten them only until the case extension is fully seated.
- Position the transmission so that the case extension is facing upward.
- Install J 25025-8 , J 26958-10A and J 8001 .
- Set the dial indicator to zero.
- Use J 28585 or a large screwdriver in order to lift the differential carrier. Pry up on the vehicle speed sensor reluctor wheel through the sensor hole in the case extension.
- Note the dial indicator reading before changing the carrier thrust washer (714).
- If the dial indicator reading is less than 0.12 mm (0.005 in), install the next smaller size thrust washer, then recheck.
- If the dial indicator reading is greater than 0.62 mm (0.025 in), install the next larger size thrust washer, then recheck.
- If the dial indicator reading is 0.12-0.62 mm (0.005-0.025 in), the thrust washer is correct.
Refer to the Differential Carrier/Case Thrust Washer (714) Selection Guide in End Play Specifications .
- Remove J 8001 , J 25025-8 and J 26958-10A . See Special Tools .
NOTE:
Refer to FASTENER NOTICE
in Cautions and Notices.
NOTE:
Use a piece of wood or rubber while prying with J 28585 or a large screwdriver, to prevent damage to VSS bore.