Shims S1 and S2

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The differential must be adjusted if one or more of the following are replaced:

Adjustment summary, see ADJUSTMENT SUMMARY .

Drive tapered roller bearing outer race (opposite gear side) along with shim S2 (1 mm thick), into clutch housing.

Fig 1: Driving Tapered Roller Bearing Outer Race (Opposite Gear Side)

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NOTE: Shim S2 is always 1 mm thick.

CAUTION: The inner and outer races of the tapered roller bearings are a matched set and cannot be interchanged.

Drive tapered roller bearing outer race (gear side) into transmission housing without shim.

Fig 2: Driving Tapered Roller Bearing Outer Race (Gear Side)
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Install differential gears in clutch housing.
Install transmission housing (with gasket) with only 5 bolts.
Tightening torque: 25 N.m (18 ft lb)
Set up dial indicator and zero with 1 mm preload.
Move differential assembly up and down and record axial play indicated by dial indicator.
Example: 0.90 mm

Fig 3: Measuring Axial Play

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CAUTION: Do not rotate the differential during the measurement as this will cause the bearings to settle, which will result in incorrect reading.