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Fig. 406: Removing Transaxle Case Side Bearing Outer Race & Shim Using DT 46463 & DT 46465
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12. Using the DT 46463 (2) and the DT 46465 (1), remove the transaxle case side bearing outer race and
shim. See Special Tools
.
DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLE
Tools Required
DT 46462 (DW240-140) Transaxle Case Side Bearing Outer Race Adapter. See Special Tools.
DT 46465 (DW240-170) Adapter Handle. See Special Tools.
DT 46461 (DW240-130) Differential Preload Adapter. See Special Tools.
DT 46471 (DW260-031-01) Transaxle Housing Oil Seal Installer. See Special Tools.
DT 47521 (DW260-031-02) Transaxle Case Oil Seal Installer. See Special Tools.
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Fig. 407: Installing Side Bearing Outer Race & Transaxle Housing Using DT 46462 & DT 46465
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1. Using the DT 46462 (2) and the DT 46465 (1), install a new side bearing outer race into the transaxle
housing. See Special Tools
.
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Fig. 408: Counter Driven Gear Outer Tapered Roller Bearing Race & Shim
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2. Install the shim to the transaxle case.
3. Install a new side bearin
g outer race into the transaxle case.
IMPORTANT: Install a shim of the same thickness as the one removed.
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Fig. 409: Differential Side Gear Thrust Washers & Differential Side Gears
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4. Coat the thrust washers, side gears, pinion gears, and pinion thrust washers with automatic transmission
fluid (ATF).
5. Install the 2 differential side
gear thrust washers to 2 differential side gears.
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Fig. 410: Differential Side Gears, 2 Differential Pinion Thrust Washers, And 2 Differential Side
Gear Thrust Washers
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6. Install the 2 side gears with 2 thrust washers, 2 pinion gears, and 2 pinion thrust washers into the
differential case.
7. Coat the pinion shaft with ATF.
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Fig. 411: Differential Pinion Shaft
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8. Install the pinion shaft so as to ali
gn the lock pin holes on the pinion shaft and differential case.
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Fig. 412: Measuring Side Gear Backlash While Holding 1 Pinion Gear Toward The Case
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9. Measure the side gear backlash while holding 1 pinion gear toward the case.
Specifications: The standard backlash is 0.05-0.2 mm (0.002-0.0079 in).
IMPORTANT: If the backlash is out of specification, install the correct thrust washer to
the side gear.
IMPORTANT:
Try to select washers of the same size for both sides.
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10. Select thrust washers which will ensure that the backlash is within the specification. Refer to
Transmission General Specifications
.
Fig. 413: Driving Pin From Ring Gear Side Using A Pin Punch & Hammer
If the backlash is not within the specification, install a thrust washer
of a different thickness.
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