Front Differential Assembly: Installation

When installing the differential assembly to case, be careful not to damage the inside of case (particularly, the differential side retainer mating surface).

Fig 1: Identifying Differential Assembly
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Install the O-ring to left and right side retainer.
Install the side retainers using ST. < Ref. to , ADJUSTMENT , Front Differential Assembly. >
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Adjust the front differential backlash. < Ref. to , ADJUSTMENT , Front Differential Assembly. >
Install the lock plate.
Tightening torque:

25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18 ft-lb)

Fig 2: Installing Lock Plate
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Install the new seal pipe to converter case.

Fig 3: Installing Seal Pipe
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Install the converter case to transmission case. < Ref. to , INSTALLATION , Converter Case. >
Insert the inhibitor switch and transmission connector to the stay.

Fig 4: Identifying Inhibitor Switch And Transmission Connector
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Install the oil cooler pipe. < Ref. to , INSTALLATION , ATF Cooler Pipe and Hose. >
Install the oil charge pipe with a O-ring. < Ref. to , INSTALLATION , Oil Charge Pipe. >
Insert the input shaft with rotating it by hand lightly, and then check the protrusion amount.
Normal protrusion A:

50 - 55 mm (1.97 - 2.17 in)

Fig 5: Installing Torque Converter Assembly
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Install the torque converter assembly. < Ref. to , INSTALLATION , Torque Converter Assembly. >
Install the transmission assembly into vehicle. < Ref. to , INSTALLATION , Automatic Transmission Assembly. >