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ADJUSTMENT — Differential Side Bearing Preload (RS5F30A & RS5F31V)

MT-56prose procedure

Page applies to RS5F30A and RS5F31V transaxle variants.

Continued from MT-55

Differential Side Bearing Preload

Differential side bearing preload adjustment

  1. 1
    Remove differential side bearing outer race (transmission case side) and shim.
    Special tool ST33290001 (puller) being used inside the transmission case to remove the differential side bearing outer race and shim (transmission case side).
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  2. 2
    Reinstall differential side bearing outer race without shim.
    Special tools ST30611000 & ST30621000 being used with a hammer to reinstall the differential side bearing outer race into the transmission case (without shim).
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  3. 3
    Install final drive assembly on clutch housing.
  4. 4
    Install transmission case on clutch housing.
    Tighten transmission case fixing bolts to the specified torque.
  5. 5
    Set dial indicator on front end of differential case.
    Differential preload measurement setup: special tool KV38106000 (dial-indicator support bracket) mounted on transmission case with dial indicator probing the front end of the differential case; special tool KV38105900 (side-gear adapter) inserted through the differential side gear with arrow showing up/down motion.
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  6. 6
    Insert Tool all the way into differential side gear.
  7. 7
    Move Tool up and down and measure dial indicator deflection.
  8. 8
    Select shim with S.D.S. table as a guide.
  9. 9
    Install selected shim and differential side bearing outer race.
  10. 10
    Check differential side bearing turning torque.
    Tighten transmission case fixing bolts to the specified torque.
    a. Install final drive assembly on clutch housing.
    b. Install transmission case on clutch housing.
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