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9. Remove converter housing from transaxle case.
10. Remove final drive assembly from transaxle case.
11. Remove differential side bearing outer race from transaxle case.
12. Reinstall differential side bearing outer race and differential side
bearing adjusting shim selected from SDS table on transaxle
case. Refer to AT- 5 3 6 , "
DIFFERENTIAL SIDE BEARING PRE-
LOAD ADJUSTING SHIMS" .
13. Reinstall converter housing on transaxle case and tighten con-
verter housing mounting bolts to the specified torque. Refer to
AT- 4 1 6 , "
Components" .
14. Insert SST and measure turning torque of final drive assembly.
Turn final drive assembly in both directions several times
to seat bearing rollers correctly.
When old bearing is used again, turning torque will be
slightly less than the above.
Make sure torque is close to the specified range.
REDUCTION PINION GEAR BEARING PRELOAD
1. Remove converter housing and final drive assembly from tran-
saxle case.
2. Select proper thickness of reduction pinion gear adjusting shim
using the following procedures.
a. Place reduction pinion gear on transaxle case as shown.
b. Place idler gear bearing on transaxle case.
c. Measure the dimensions “B” “C” and “D” and calculate dimen-
sion “A”.
SAT010FC
Turning torque of final drive assembly (New bearing):
0.78 - 1.37 N-m (0.8 - 14.0 kg-cm, 6.9 - 12.2 in-lb)
Preload adapter: KV38105210
SAT188FA
SAT332DA
A = D − (B + C)
“A”: Distance between the surface of idler gear bear-
ing inner race and the adjusting shim mating
surface of reduction pinion gear.
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Measure the dimension “B” in at least two places.
Measure the dimension “C” between the surface of idler gear
bearing inner race and the surface of transaxle case.
Measure the dimension “C” in at least two places.
Measure the dimension “D” between the end of reduction pin-
ion gear and the adjusting shim mating surface of reduction
pinion gear.
Measure the dimension “D” in at least two places.
Calculate dimension “A”.
d. Measure the dimension “E” between the end of idler gear and
the idler gear bearing inner race mating surface of idler gear.
Measure the dimension “E” in at least two places.
e. Select proper thickness of reduction pinion gear bearing adjust-
ing shim. Refer to AT- 5 3 7 , "
REDUCTION PINION GEAR BEAR-
ING ADJUSTING SHIMS" .
3. Install reduction gear and reduction gear bearing adjusting shim
selected in step 2-e on transaxle case.
4. Press idler gear bearing inner race on idler gear.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse idler gear bearing.
Apply ATF to idler gear bearing.
5. Press idler gear on reduction gear.
CAUTION:
Press idler gear until idler gear fully contacts adjusting
shim.
SAT334DA
SAT335D
A = D − (B + C)
SAT336DA
Proper shim thickness = A − E − 0.05 mm (0.0020 in)*
(*... Bearing preload)
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6. Set manual shaft to “P” position to fix idler gear.
7. Tighten idler gear lock nut to the specified torque. Refer to AT-
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7. Tighten idler gear lock nut to the specified torque. Refer to AT-
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6. Set manual shaft to “P” position to fix idler gear.
7. Tighten idler gear lock nut to the specified torque. Refer to AT-
416, "Components" .
CAUTION:
Lock idler gear with parking pawl when tightening lock nut.
8. Measure turning torque of reduction pinion gear.
When measuring turning torque, turn reduction pinion
gear in both directions several times to seat bearing roll-
ers correctly.
If turning torque is out of specification, decrease or
increase the thickness of reduction pinion gear bearing
adjusting shim.
9. After properly adjusting turning torque, clinch idler gear lock nut
as shown.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse idler gear lock nut.
OUTPUT SHAFT END PLAY
Measure the clearance between side cover and the end of the
output shaft bearing.
Select proper thickness of output shaft adjusting shim so that
clearance is within specifications.
SAT189F
Turning torque of reduction pinion gear:
0.05 - 0.39 N-m (0.5 - 4.0 kg-cm, 0.43 - 3.47 in-lb)
SAT190FB
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1. Install bearing retainer for output shaft. Refer to AT- 4 1 6 , "Com-
ponents" .
2. Install needle bearing on bearing retainer.
CAUTION:
Apply petroleum jelly to needle bearing.
Be careful with the direction of needle bearing.
3. Install output shaft on transaxle case.
4. Measure the dimensions “
1 ” and “2 ” at side cover and then
calculate dimension “A”.
Measure dimension “1 ” and “2 ” in at least two places.
5. Measure the dimensions “
2 ” and “3 ” and then calculate
dimension “B”.
Measure “2 ” and “3 ” in at least two places.
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“A”: Distance between transaxle case fitting sur-
face and adjusting shim mating surface.
A =
1 − 2
2
:Height of gauge
SAT374F
“B”: Distance between the end of output shaft bear-
ing outer race and the side cover fitting sur-
face of transaxle case.
B =
2 − 3
2
:Height of gauge
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6. Select proper thickness of output shaft adjusting shim so that
output shaft end play (clearance between side cover and output
shaft bearing) is within specifications. Refer to AT- 5 3 8 , "
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PUT SHAFT ADJUSTING SHIMS" .
7. Install output shaft adjusting shim on output shaft bearing.
Assembly (2)ECS004MF
1. Apply locking sealant (Locktite #518) to transaxle case as
shown in illustration.
2. Fit the mounting part of output shaft bearing on side cover to
output shaft bearing, and after adjusting knock pin position,
install it with light taps using a soft hammer and things like that.
CAUTION:
When installing, to avoid getting damaged and deformed,
set the mounting part straight to parallel with the mounting
surface.
3. Tighten side cover fixing bolts to specified torque. Refer to AT-
416, "Components" .
CAUTION:
Do not mix bolts A and B.
Always replace bolts A as they are self-sealing bolts.Output shaft end play (A − B):
0 - 0.15 mm (0 - 0.0059 in)
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4. Install thrust washer on bearing retainer.
CAUTION:
Apply petroleum jelly to thrust washer.
5. Install forward clutch assembly.
CAUTION:
Align teeth of low & reverse brake before installing.
Make sure that bearing retainer seal rings are not spread.
If forward clutch assembly is correctly seated, points 1
and 2 are at almost same level.
6. Install needle bearing.
CAUTION:
Apply petroleum jelly to needle bearing.
Be careful with the direction of needle bearing.
7. Install overrun clutch hub.
CAUTION:
Align teeth of overrun clutch before installing.
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8. Check operation of forward one-way clutch.
CAUTION:
Hold rear internal gear and turn forward clutch hub.
Check forward clutch hub for correct locking and unlock-
ing directions.
If not as shown in figure, check installation direction of
forward one-way clutch.
9. Install forward clutch hub and rear internal gear on transaxle
case.
CAUTION:
Align teeth of forward clutch before installing.
Make sure that three pawls of thrust washer are correctly
aligned after installing.
10. Install rear planetary carrier assembly and rear sun gear accord-
ing to the following procedures.
a. Install needle bearings on rear planetary carrier.
CAUTION:
Apply petroleum jelly to needle bearings.
Pay attention to the direction of needle bearings.
b. Install rear sun gear on rear planetary carrier.
CAUTION:
Pay attention to the direction of rear sun gear.
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c. Install rear planetary carrier (with rear sun gear) on transaxle
case.
11. Install needle bearing on front planetary carrier, then install them
together on transaxle case.
CAUTION:
Apply petroleum jelly to thrust needle bearing.
Pay attention to the direction of thrust needle bearing.
12. Install low and reverse brake piston according to the following
procedures.
a. Set and align return springs to transaxle case gutters as shown
in illustration.
b. Set and align low & reverse brake piston with retainer.
CAUTION:
Apply ATF to the surface of low & reverse brake piston and
retainer.
SAT026F
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