Adjust Preload Of Tapered Roller Bearing

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Install adjust shim and outer race in transaxle case using Tool.
Tool number: KV40100621 (J-25273)

: ST30022000 ( - )

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

Fig 2: Installing Transaxle Housing Into Transaxle Case
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Tighten transaxle housing and transaxle case bolts to specified torque. Refer to COMPONENTS .

CAUTION: Use old self-sealing bolts during preload checking and adjustment procedures.

BOLT SYMBOL SPECIFICATION

Bolt symbol

Length mm (in)

Number of bolts

30 (1.18)

35 (1.38)

45 (1.77)

D⁽¹⁾

⁽¹⁾

Torx bolt

Fig 3: Tightening Transaxle Housing & Transaxle Case Bolts

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Fig 4: Tightening Transaxle Housing & Transaxle Case Bolts In Sequence

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Measure turning torque of differential gear assembly using Tool.
Tool number: KV40102500 (J-28815)

: ST3127S000 (J-25765-A)
Turn differential gear assembly in both directions several times to seat bearing rollers correctly.
Turning torque: 0.7 - 1.2 N.m

(New bearing) (0.08 - 0.12 kg-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 .

Fig 5: Measuring Turning Torque Of Differential Gear Assembly
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