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Differential Shim Selection

SPECIAL TOOL DESCRIPTION

G09571456
Shim Gauge, Differential/Transfer Gear Bearing
307-591  (includes 307-591/1, 307-591/2 and 307-591/3)
  1. G09571457
  2. Special Tool(s): Shim Gauge, Differential/Transfer Gear Bearing 307-591 (307-591/1 and 307-591/2)
    G09571458
  3. Special Tool(s): Shim Gauge, Differential/Transfer Gear Bearing 307-591/3 (studs)
    G09571459
  4. NOTE: Make sure that the silicone has been cleaned off the machined surface of the transmission case and the torque converter housing before installing the Differential/Transfer Gear Bearing Shim Gauge 307-591/3 (4 spacers) or the preload measurement may be inaccurate.

    Special Tool(s): Shim Gauge, Differential/Transfer Gear Bearing 307-591/3 (4 spacers)

    G09571460
  5. G09571461
  6. Special Tools(s): Shim Gauge, Differential/Transfer Gear Bearing 307-591/3 (remaining 4 spacers, bolts and washers)
    • Tighten to 24 Nm (18 lb-ft).
      G09571462
  7. Special Tools(s): Shim Gauge, Differential/Transfer Gear Bearing 307-591/3 (4 nuts and washers)
    • Tighten to 24 Nm (18 lb-ft).
      G09571463
  8. Rotate the transfer shaft and the differential several times to seat the bearing cups.
    G09571464
  9. Measure and record the smallest and largest preload gap on the Shim Gauge, Differential/Transfer Gear Bearing 307-591/1. Average the 2 measurements to get the thickness of the differential bearing preload shim. For additional information, refer to SPECIFICATIONS  for the differential bearing preload shim part number.

    General Equipment: Feeler Gauge.

    G09571465
  10. Measure and record the smallest and largest preload gap on Shim Gauge, Differential/Transfer Gear Bearing 307-591/2. Average the 2 measurements to get the thickness of the transfer shaft bearing preload shim. For additional information, refer to SPECIFICATIONS  for the transfer gear bearing preload shim part number.

    General Equipment: Feeler Gauge.

    G09571466
  11. Special Tool(s): Shim Gauge, Differential/Transfer Gear Bearing 307-591/3 (4 nuts, bolts and spacers and 8 washers)
    G09571467
  12. Special Tool(s): Shim Gauge, Differential/Transfer Gear Bearing 307-591/3 (4 spacers)
    G09571468
  13. Special Tool(s): Shim Gauge, Differential/Transfer Gear Bearing 307-591/3 (4 studs)
    G09571469
  14. Special Tool(s): Shim Gauge, Differential/Transfer Gear Bearing 307-591/1 and 307-591/2
    G09571470
  15. G09571471
  16. Assemble the torque converter housing. For additional information, refer to TORQUE CONVERTER HOUSING .