Tribute DX 4WD L4-2.0L (2001)
8.
Disconnect the electrical connector from the rotary blade coupling.
9.
Remove the mass damper.
10.
Position a drain pan under the differential assembly.
11.
Remove the six bolts then remove the rotary blade coupling.
Caution
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Make sure the mating surfaces of the rotary blade coupling and the differential housing are clean and free of oil before applying silicone
sealant. Do not use abrasive cleaning pads. The inside of the differential housing must be covered when cleaning to prevent debris from
entering the differential.
12.
Clean the gasket mating surfaces of the rotary blade coupling and the differential housing with metal surface cleaner (Permatex Pro Strength Brake
& Parts Cleaner P/N 82606 [U.S.) or 29214 [Canada] or equivalent).
Note
The rotary blade coupling must be installed within five (5) minutes of applying the silicone, or new silicone must be applied. If possible, allow
one (1) hour before refilling with lubricant to allow proper curing/drying of the silicone.
13.
Apply a continuous bead of silicone sealant (Permatex The Right Stuff P/N 25223 [U.S.] or 25892 [Canada] or equivalent) to the mating surface
of the rotary blade coupling. Make sure the bead covers 360 degrees around each bolt hole. Make sure the rubber wiring grommet does not touch
or damage the new silicone bead.
Note
The rubber wiring grommet must be guided into the slot on the differential housing during installation of the rotary blade coupling.
14.
Install the rotary blade coupling.
Tightening torque
Tighten bolts to 32 Nm (24 ft-lb).
Caution
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The proper torque sequence must be followed when installing the mass damper. Improper sequence will create a leak at the seam between
the differential housing and the rotary blade coupling.
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The initial torque for the damper rear bolt should NOT exceed 4 Nm (35 in-lb).
15.
Install the mass damper and finger tighten the bolts. Torque the damper as follows:
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Step 1: Torque rear damper bolt to 4 Nm (35 in-lb) MAXIMUM.
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Step 2: Torque front bottom damper bolt to 48 Nm (35 ft-lb).
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Step 3: Torque front top damper bolt to 48 Nm (35 ft-lb).
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Step 4: Torque rear bottom damper bolt to 48 Nm (35 ft-lb).
16.
Connect the electrical connector to the rotary blade coupling.
