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Forward-Coast-Direct Clutch Cylinder and Reverse Clutch Drum - Assembly > < Torque Converter Housing
Automatic Transmission/Transaxle - Final Drive Carrier and Differential Assembly Cougar 1999 (08/1998-01/2001)
Disassembly and Assembly of Subassemblies

Feeler gauge

Disassembly

  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:If damage is detected during the checking procedure, the differential should be replaced.
    Inspect the differential for damage.
    1. Inspect the differential housing.
    1. Inspect the differential bearing shim.
    1. Inspect the differential housing bearing.
    1. Inspect the pinion shaft roll pin.
    1. Inspect the pinion shaft.
    1. Inspect the pinion thrust washer.
    1. Inspect the pinion gear.
    1. Inspect the side gear thrust washer.
    1. Inspect the differential side gear.

  1. Inspect the final drive planet and carrier for damage.
    1. Inspect the pinion gear teeth.
    1. Inspect the thrust bearing surfaces.
    1. Inspect the bushing surfaces.

  1. CAUTION:
    CAUTION:Do not disassemble the planet carrier.
    NOTE:
    NOTE:If the measurement exceeds specification, install a new final drive carrier.
    Using a feeler gauge, measure the final drive planet gear end play.

  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:Do not remove the final drive pinion shaft retaining ring.
    Remove the differential pinion shaft.
    1. Remove the pinion shaft roll pin.
    1. Remove the differential pinion shaft.

  1. Remove the pinion gears and thrust washers.
    • Turn the differential pinion gears through 90 degrees and remove.

  1. Remove the differential side gears and differential side gear thrust washers.
  1. Clean all parts thoroughly in clean solvent and blow dry with moisture-free regulated compressed air.
  1. Inspect the differential components for damage and wear.
    • Inspect the gear teeth.
    • Inspect the thrust washer surface.
    • Inspect the thrust bearing surface.
    • Inspect the pinion shaft.

Assembly

  1. Install the differential side gears and thrust washers.

  1. Install the differential pinion gears and thrust washers.
    • Rotate the differential pinion gears through 90 degrees to align with pinion shaft.

  1. Install the differential pinion shaft.
    1. Install the pinion shaft.
    1. Install the roll pin.

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