Front Differential Assembly: Installation

Install the differential assembly to the torque converter clutch case.
CAUTION: Do not damage the inside of the torque converter clutch case (particularly the mating surface of the differential side retainer).

Fig 1: Identifying Differential Assembly
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Install the O-ring to the left and right side differential side retainer.
Using the ST, install the side retainer. <Ref. to INSTALLATION FRONT DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY. >
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Adjust the backlash of the front differential. <Ref. to ADJUSTMENT FRONT DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY. >
Install the lock plate.
Tightening torque:

25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.1 ft-lb)

Fig 2: Identifying Lock Plate Location
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Install new seal pipe to converter case.

Fig 3: Identifying Seal Pipe
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Install the converter case to the transmission case. <Ref. to INSTALLATION CONVERTER CASE. >
Insert the inhibitor switch and transmission connector to the stay.

Fig 4: Inserting Inhibitor Switch And Transmission Connector To Stay
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Install the ATF cooler pipe. <Ref. to INSTALLATION ATF COOLER PIPE AND HOSE. >
Install the oil charger pipe along with the O-ring. <Ref. to INSTALLATION OIL CHARGER PIPE. >
Insert the input shaft while rotating it lightly by hand, and then check the amount of protrusion.
Normal protrusion A:

50 - 55 mm (1.97 - 2.17 in)

Fig 5: Identifying Input Shaft
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Install the torque converter clutch assembly. <Ref. to INSTALLATION TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH ASSEMBLY. >
Install the transmission assembly to the vehicle. <Ref. to INSTALLATION AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY. >