Part 1
INSTALLATION OF COMPONENT PARTSDisassembly, inspection and assembly of each component group have been indicated in the preceding chapter. Before assembly, make sure, again, that all component groups are assembled correctly.
If something wrong is found in a certain component group during assembly, inspect and repair this group immediately.
Recommended ATF: DEXRON(R) II
GENERAL INSTALLATION NOTES:
1. The automatic transaxle is composed of highly precision-finished parts, necessitating careful inspection before assembly because even a small nick could cause fluid leakage or affect performance.
2. Before assembling new clutch discs, soak them in automatic transaxle fluid for at least fifteen minutes.
3. Apply automatic transaxle fluid on the sliding or rotating surfaces of parts before assembly.
4. Use petroleum jelly to keep small parts in their places.
5. Do not use adhesive cements on gaskets and similar parts.
6. When assembling the transaxle, be sure to use new gaskets and O-rings.
7. Dry all parts with compressed air-never use shop rags.
8. Be sure to install the thrust bearings and races in the correct direction and position.
INSTALL AND ADJUSTMENT OF DRIVE PINION ASSEMBLY
1. INSTALL NEW O-RING ONTO BEARING CAGE
2. INSTALL DRIVE PINION SHAFT INTO CASE
Slightly tap the cage into the case until the groove with the bore can be seen.
HINT: Drive in the bearing cage until the surface of the bearing cage passes through the groove with the bore.
3. INSTALL SNAP RING INTO CASE
a. Using SST, install the snap ring into the groove.
SST 09350-32014 (09351-32050)
b. Slightly tap the drive pinion to fit the snap ring into the groove.
4. (A140E)
INSTALL ROTOR SENSOR
Install the rotor sensor, facing the magnet outward.
5. INSTALL OIL SLINGER
Install the oil slinger, facing the lip outward.
6. INSTALL OUTER RACE
Using SST, drive the outer race into the case.
SST 09350-32014 (09351-32100,09351-32140)
7. INSTALL NEW SPACER
Always use new spacer.
Install the spacer with the small end first.
8. INSTALL COUNTER DRIVEN GEAR ONTO SHAFT
a. Place a bar at the drive pinion side and position the outer end of the bar against a vise or such.
b. Using SST, driven in gear onto the shaft until the nut can be installed on the threads of the shaft.
NOTE: Be careful not to cause an impact to the transmission case.
SST 09350-32014 (09351-32140)
9. ADJUST DRIVE PINION PRELOAD
a. Coat the threads and surface of the nut with MP grease.
b. Using SST to hold the gear, tighten the nut.
SST 09330-00021, 09350-32014 (09351-32031)
Torque: 1,750 kg.cm (127 ft.lb, 172 N.m)
c. Turn the gear counterclockwise and clockwise several times.
d. Using a torque meter, measure the preload of the drive pinion.
Preload (at starting):
New bearing: 10 - 16 kg.cm (8.7 - 13.9 in.lb, 1.0 - 1.6 N.m)
Reused bearing: 5 - 8 kg.cm (4.3 - 6.9 in.lb, 0.5 - 0.8 N.m)
- If the preload is greater than specified, replace the bearing spacer.
- If the preload is less than specified, retighten the nut 130 kg.cm (9 ft.lb, 13 N.m) at a time until the specified preload is reached.
If the maximum torque is exceeded while retightening the nut, replace the bearing spacer and repeat the preload procedure.
Do not back off the nut to reduce the preload.
Maximum torque: 2,950 kg.cm (213 ft.lb, 289 N.m)
e. If the preload is adjusted within specification, make a note of it.
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 O-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
Using a torque meter, measure the total preload of the drive pinion shaft.
Total preload (at starting):
Add drive pinion preload
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)