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Differential Assembly: Disassembly

  1. Remove carrier cover. Attach an INCH lb. torque wrench to end of pinion shaft. Measure total preload required to rotate pinion. Note and record reading. Position dial indicator assembly on transaxle case. Position dial indicator tip against side gear. Measure side gear backlash while holding one pinion toward case. Backlash should be .002-.008" (.05-.20 mm). Note and record reading.
  2. Remove left side bearing retainer bolts. Remove bearing retainer. Remove "O" ring from retainer. Remove right side bearing cap. Remove differential, outer race and adjustment shim from transaxle case.
  3. Attach an INCH lb. torque wrench to end of pinion shaft. Measure drive pinion preload. Note and record reading. Starting preload should be 4-7 INCH lbs. (.5-.8 N.m) for a used bearing. Total preload reading minus drive pinion preload should equal 1-2 INCH lbs. (.1-.2 N.m). If not within specification, side bearing preload requires adjustment.
  4. Remove bearings from differential case using Puller (09502-10012). Remove speedometer drive gear. Mark ring gear and case for reassembly reference. Spread ring gear bolt locking plates. Remove ring gear bolts and locking plates. Using brass hammer, tap ring gear from differential case.
  5. Using a dial indicator, check side gear backlash. Hold one pinion against case. Measure side gear backlash. Backlash must be .002-.008" (.05-.20 mm). If backlash is not within specification, side gear thrust washers must be replaced.
  6. Drive out pinion shaft lock pin from ring gear side. Remove pinion shaft, pinion gears, side gears and thrust washers. Remove left oil seals from transaxle case or bearing retainer. Using a long screwdriver, remove right oil seal from transaxle case. Using Remover/Installer (09351-32090), remove left outer bearing race and shim.
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