Carrier Bearing Side Clearance Inspection

Special Tools Required 

Driver Handle, 40 mm I.D. 07746-0030100

1. Remove the oil seal from the transmission housing (see OIL SEAL REPLACEMENT ).
2. Install the set ring in the transmission housing.
   Fig 1: Installing Set Ring In Transmission Housing

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3. Install the differential assembly in the transmission housing, then drive the differential to seat in the housing using the 40 mm driver handle.
   Fig 2: Installing Differential Assembly

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4. Install the three dowel pins (A) and a new gasket (B) on the transmission housing (C).
   Fig 3: Dowel Pins, Gasket And Transmission Housing With Torque Specifications

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5. Place the flywheel housing (D) on the transmission housing.
6. Install the housing bolts (nineteen), and tighten them to the specified torque in a crisscross pattern in at least two or three steps, then turn the transmission flywheel housing down.
7. Measure the clearance between the set ring and the carrier bearing outer race using a feeler gauge.

   Standard: 0-0.15 mm (0-0.006 in) 

   Fig 4: Measuring Clearance Between Set Ring And Carrier Bearing Outer Race

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8. If the clearance is out of standard, remove the set ring, and measure its thickness.
9. Select a new set ring from the following table.

   SET RING, 80 mm 

   SET RING SPECIFICATION
   
   

   No.	Thickness
   1	2.5 mm (0.098 in)
   2	2.6 mm (0.102 in)
   3	2.7 mm (0.106 in)
   4	2.8 mm (0.110 in)
   5	2.9 mm (0.114 in)
   6	3.0 mm (0.118 in)

10. Install a new set ring, and recheck the clearance and make sure it is within the standard.
11. Install the oil seal to the transmission housing (see OIL SEAL REPLACEMENT ).