Front Differential Assembly: Installation

Install the differential assembly to the case, paying special attention not to damage the inside of the case (particularly, the differential side retainer contact surface).

Fig 1: Installing Differential Assembly

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Differential assembly

Install the O-rings from left and right side retainer.

Using ST, install the side retainers.

ST 32005023 WRENCH ASSY

Adjust the front differential backlash.

Install the lock plate.

Tightening torque:

25 Nm (2.5 kgf-m, 18.1 ft-lb)

Fig 2: Installing Lock Plate

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Lock plate

Install the new seal pipe to the converter case.

Fig 3: Installing New Seal Pipe

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Seal pipe

Install the converter case to transmission case.

Insert inhibitor switch and transmission connector into stay.

Fig 4: Inserting Inhibitor Switch And Transmission Connector Into Stay

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Transmission harness
Inhibitor switch harness

Install oil cooler pipes.

Install the oil charge pipe with O-ring

Insert the input shaft while turning lightly by hand and verify the protrusion amount.

Normal protrusion A:

50 - 55 mm (1.97 - 2.17 in)

Fig 5: Inserting Input Shaft

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Install the torque converter clutch assembly.

Install the transmission assembly to the vehicle.