Transaxle - Side Gear Shaft Installation Procedures
REFERENCE TRANSMISSION AND CLUTCHNUMBER 022
DATE 5-18-84
MODEL AE82/83, CE82,
SV1#, CV12
The following procedures are to assist you in the proper installation of the side gear shaft on FF vehicles..
SIDE GEAR SHAFT:
INSTALLATION PROCEDURES:
^ Make sure that the snap ring is positioned securely in the groove of the side gear shaft.
^ Use SST to drive in the side gear shaft until it makes contact with the pinion shaft.
NOTE: You will know whether or not the side gear shaft is making contact with the pinion shaft by the sound or feeling when driving it in.
IMPORTANT!
^ After installation, check that there is no more than 2-3 mm of play in axial direction and that the side gear shaft will not come out by trying to pull it completely out by hand.