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[S] Spacers Installation

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1. Place two pieces of solder measuring about 10 mm (0.39 inch) in length and 3 mm (0.12 inch) in diameter at illustrated locations on the transaxle and install each outer race.





2. Place two pieces of solder measuring about 10 mm (0.39 inch) in length and 3 mm (0.12 inch) in diameter on the bearing outer race as shown in illustration.
3. Install the transaxle case and tighten the bolts to the specified torque.
4. Remove the transaxle case and remove the solder.





5. Measure the thickness of the crushed solder with a micrometer and select and install a spacer of thickness that gives standard preload and end play.

Standard value:
Front output shaft bearing preload: 0.08 - 0.13 mm (0.0031 - 0.0051 inch)
Front differential case end play: 0.05 - 0.17 mm (0.0020 - 0.0067 inch)