Colt FWD L4-1597cc 1.6L (1982)
Pinion Gear: Adjustments
1. Press front and rear bearing outer races into gear carrier using a press or a hammer and a suitable drift. Ensure outer race makes full contact with
gear carrier and does not tilt during installation.
Fig. 16 Installed position of tool for checking drive pinion height
2. Install drive pinion bearings and tools from kit C-4626 into gear carrier according to tool manufacturer's instructions. Gradually tighten nut on
installation tool, until drive pinion front and rear bearing preload is 7-13 inch lbs., without oil seal.
Fig. 17 Positioning tool in side bearing seat
Fig. 18 Drive pinion height selective shim chart
3. Mount tool No. MB990720 in gear carrier side bearing seat, then select a suitable shim from chart, which corresponds to clearance between tools
C-4626 and MB990720. When installing tool MB990720, ensure side bearing seat is clean and cut out portion of tool is positioned as shown.
