Adjust Preload Of Tapered Roller Bearing

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Install adjust shim and outer race in transaxle case.

Fig 1: Installing Adjust Shim & Outer Race In Transaxle Case
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Install differential gear assembly in transaxle case.
Install transaxle housing into transaxle case.

Fig 2: Installing Differential Gear Assembly In Transaxle Case
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Tighten transaxle housing and transaxle case bolts to specified torque. Refer to COMPONENTS .

CAUTION: Use old seal bolts when checking and adjusting and preload because of re-installing transaxle housing.

Fig 3: Tightening Transaxle Housing & Transaxle Case Bolts

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Fig 4: Identifying Tightening Sequence Of Transaxle Housing & Transaxle Case Bolts

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TRANSAXLE HOUSING & TRANSAXLE CASE BOLT IDENTIFICATION

Bolt symbol

Length mm (in)

Number of bolts

30(1.18)

35 (1.38)

45 (1.77)

D⁽¹⁾

⁽¹⁾

Torx bolt

Insert Tool and measure turning torque of differential gear assembly.
Turn differential gear assembly in both directions several times to seat bearing rollers correctly.

Fig 5: Measuring Turning Torque Of Differential Gear Assembly
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- Turning torque :0.7 - 1.2 N.m
- (New bearing) (0.08 - 0.12kg-m, 7 -10 in-lb)
If the preload is not within specification, remove differential gear assembly from transaxle case. Re-select adjust shim. Refer to DIFFERENTIAL SIDE BEARING ADJUSTING SHIMS .