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Differential Side Bearing Preload

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  1. Install differential side bearing outer race without adjusting shim on transmission case.
  2. Install differential side bearing outer race on converter housing.
    Fig 1: Installing Differential Side Bearing Outer Race On Converter Housing
    G00900582Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  3. Place final drive assembly on transmission case.
  4. Install transmission case on converter housing. Tighten transmission case fixing bolts A  and B  to the specified torque.
    Fig 2: Identifying Tightening Sequence Of Transmission Case Fixing Bolts
    G00900583Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  5. Attach dial indicator on differential case at transmission case side.
  6. Insert Tool into differential side gear from converter housing.
  7. Move Tool up and down and measure dial indicator deflection.
    1. Differential side bearing preload "T": 0.04 - 0.09 mm (0.0016 - 0.0035 in) 
  8. Select proper thickness of differential side bearing adjusting shim(s) using SDS table as a guide.
    1. Differential side bearing adjusting shim:  Refer to "DIFFERENTIAL SIDE BEARING ADJUSTING SHIMS ".
    Fig 3: Identifying Differential Side Bearing Preload
    G00900584Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  9. Remove converter housing from transmission case.
  10. Remove final drive assembly from transmission case.
  11. Remove differential side bearing outer race from transmission case.
  12. Reinstall differential side bearing outer race and shim(s) selected from SDS table on transmission case.
  13. Reinstall converter housing on transmission case and tighten transmission case fixing bolts to the specified torque.
    Fig 4: Removing Converter Housing From Transmission Case
    G00900585Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  14. Insert Tool into differential case and measure turning torque of final drive assembly.
    • Turn final drive assembly in both directions several times to seat bearing rollers correctly. 
      1. Turning torque of final drive assembly (New bearing): 0.49 - 1.08 N.m (5.0 - 11.0 kg-cm, 4.3 - 9.5 in-lb) 
    • When old bearing is used again, turning torque will be slightly less than the above. 
    • Make sure torque is within the specified range. 
    Fig 5: Measuring Turning Torque Of Final Drive Assembly
    G00900586Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
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