Drive Pinion Shaft: Adjustment

Install the oil pump housing assembly to the torque converter clutch case, and secure evenly by tightening four bolts.
CAUTION:
- Thoroughly remove the liquid gasket from the case mating surface beforehand.
- Use an old gasket or an aluminum washer so as not to damage the mating surface of the housing.
Tightening torque:
1. 41 N.m (4.2 kgf-m, 30.4 ft-lb)
Fig 1: Installing Oil Pump Housing Assembly
Rotate the drive pinion several times with ST1 and ST2.
ST1 498937110 HOLDER

ST2 499787700 WRENCH

Fig 2: Rotating Drive Pinion With ST1 & ST2
Apply red lead evenly to the surfaces of three or four teeth of the crown gear. Rotate the drive pinion in the forward and reverse directions several times. Then remove the oil pump housing, and check the tooth contact pattern.
If tooth contact is improper, readjust the backlash or shim thickness. See ADJUSTMENT .

Fig 3: Identifying Tooth Contact Of Drive Pinion & Differential Gear
If tooth contact is correct, mark the retainer position and loosen it. After fitting the O-ring, screw in the retainer to the marked position. Then tighten the lock plate to the specified torque.
Tightening torque:
1. 25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.1 ft-lb)
Fig 4: Marking Differential Side Bearing Retainer Position