Differential Side Bearing Preload
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Nissan Altima and 2002 Nissan Altima. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- When adjusting differential side bearing preload, select adjusting shim for differential side bearing. To select adjusting shim, measure clearance "L" between transaxle case and differential side bearing outer race.
- Calculate dimension "L" (thickness of adjusting shim) using the following procedure to satisfy specification of preload for differential side bearing.
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Preload : 0.15 - 0.21 mm (0.0059 - 0.0083 in)
- Dimension "L" = ("L 1
" - "L 2
(" + Preload
- "L" : Thickness of adjusting shim
- "L 1 " : Distance between clutch housing case end face and mounting face of adjusting shim
- "L 2 " : Distance between differential side bearing and transaxle case
Adjusting Shim
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
CAUTION: Up to 2 adjusting shims can be selected. - Dimension "L" = ("L 1
" - "L 2
(" + Preload
- Using depth micrometer and straightedge, measure dimension "L1 " between clutch housing case end face and mounting face of adjusting shim as shown.
- Install outer race onto differential side bearing on final gear side. Holding lightly the outer race horizontally by hand, rotate final gear five times or more (for smooth movement of bearing roller).
- Using depth micrometer and straightedge, measure dimension "L2 " between differential side bearing outer race and transaxle case end face as shown.
- Install selected adjusting shim and then differential side bearing outer race using Tool as shown.