Replacement of Differential

NOTICE: This article was copied from the AT section (A140E) as directed by the OE service manual. Images may differ from the S51 transaxle, but the procedures are correct.


INSTALLATION OF DIFFERENTIAL




1. PLACE OUTER RACE AND SELECTED ADJUSTING SHIM ONTO RH SIDE BEARING





2. PLACE DIFFERENTIAL CASE INTO CASE
Be sure to install the adjusting shim into place.

3. INSTALL LH BEARING RETAINER
(a) Install a new 0-ring.





(b) Position the retainer by tapping it while holding the differential case center with the retainer.
(c) Clean the threads of the bolts and case with white gasoline.
(d) Coat the threads of the bolts with sealer.
Sealer: Part No.08833-00070, THREE BOND 1324 or equivalent





(e) Temporarily tighten the bolts evenly and gradually while turning the ring gear.





4. INSTALL RH SIDE BEARING CAP
Tighten the bolts evenly and gradually while turning the ring gear.

Torque: 730 kg-cm (53 ft-lb, 72 N-m)





5. TIGHTEN LH BEARING RETAINER

Torque: 195 kg-cm (14 ft-lb, 19 N-m)





6. MEASURE TOTAL PRELOAD
sing a torque meter, measure the total preload of the drive pinion shaft.

Total pre load (at starting):
Add drive pinion preload. Refer to "Install And Adjustment Of Drive Pinion Assembly"
New bearing: 2.9 - 4.0 kg-cm (2.5 - 3.5 in-lb, 0.3 - 0.4 N-m)
Reused bearing: 1.5 - 2.0 kg-cm (1.3 - 1.7 in-lb, 0.1 - 0.2 N-m)

If the preload is not within specification, redisassemble and readjust.





7. STAKE COUNTER DRIVEN GEAR NUT
8. INSTALL DRIVE PINION CAP





9. INSTALL CARRIER COVER
(a) Clean the threads of the bolts and case with white gasoline.
(b) Coat the threads of the bolts with sealer.
Sealer: Part No.08833-00070, THREE BOND 1324 or equivalent
(c) Install the carrier cover over the gasket.

Torque: 250 kg-cm (18 ft-lb, 25 N-m)