Escort L4-116 1.9L VIN 9 2-bbl (1986)
7. Inspect final drive gear for damage and wear. If gear is to be replaced, remove rivets by drilling through rivet head with 5/16 in. drill, then
chiseling off head. Punch rivet out of gear using suitable punch.
ASSEMBLY
1. Lubricate all thrust washers and thrust surfaces with suitable transmission fluid.
Installing Replacement Final Drive Gear Onto Differential Case
2. If final drive gear was replaced, press new gear onto differential case, then install gear attaching nuts and torque nuts to 55-70 ft lbs (75-95 Nm).
3. Install pinion shaft, pinion gears and thrust washers.
4. Installation shaft retaining pin, then the differential side gears and thrust washers.
5. Install speedometer gear using suitable press and tool T80L-19703E or equivalent.
6. Install differential bearings using tool T81P-4221A or equivalent. Differential side gears must be aligned, and alignment maintained while
installing differential assembly into transaxle case. Incorrect alignment of side gears will prevent installation of half shafts through side gears.
7. Adjust differential bearing preload as follows:
a. Remove differential seal from transaxle case using drift. Remove differential bearing cup from transaxle case using tool T77F-4222A or
equivalent.
b. Remove preload shim located under bearing cup.
Installing Tool T81P-4451B Into Clutch Housing
c. With differential installed position in clutch housing, install Height Gauge Spacers T81P-4451B or equivalent onto clutch housing dowels.
