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Adjusting Differential Case Preload

ADJUSTING DIFFERENTIAL CASE PRELOAD





Place 3 solders (length 10 mm approx. dia 3 mm) on the torque converter housing as illustrated on the figure.





Assemble the torque converter housing on the transaxle case without applying sealant. Tighten the connecting bolts with tightening torque. Release the bolts and remove the solders. Measure solder's compressed thickness (T) using a micrometer. Use one within standard value.
Standard value
F5A52-3: 0.0177T - 0.0041T (0.45T - 0.105T mm)
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