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 the left and right side retainers.
Using the ST, install the side retainer. < Ref. to ADJUSTMENT , Front Differential Assembly. >
ST 18630AA010 WRENCH ASSY

NOTE: ST 499787000 WRENCH ASSY can also be used.
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 ft-lb)

Fig 2: Identifying Lock Plate
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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: 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 together with an O-ring. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Oil Charge 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 assembly. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Torque Converter Assembly. >
Install the transmission assembly to the vehicle. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Automatic Transmission Assembly. >