PRO TECHNICIAN

Reassembly

Adjust Differential Side Bearing Preload

Differential case
Transaxle case
Transmission case
SST (Differential preload adaptor)
Torque wrench
 
The differential case uses tapered roller bearings which are fitted with a preload to stabilize the bearing and case and prevent vibration.
 
1.
Measure preload
(1)
Install the differential case, transmission case and transaxle case.
 
(2)
Use SST and torque wrench to measure the differential side bearing preload (at starting).

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