Lynx L4-98 1.6L SOHC VIN 5 FI (1985)
6. Remove pinion shafts and gears, pinion seat, thrust washers an right side gear.
ASSEMBLY
NOTE: Clean, inspect and lubricate all parts prior to reassembly.
1. Position right side gear and thrush washer in right case half, then install pinion shafts only to retain the position of the pinion gear and thrust
washers.
2. Install pinion shaft seat and long pinion shaft into case, opposite pinion gear.
3. Insert two short pinion shafts and drive the three roll pins about 3/8 inch below case mating surface.
4. Align left side gear, thrust washer and pinion gear to ensure proper gear mesh, then assemble case halves, aligning holes in right and left case
halves with their respective roll pins.
5. Install speedometer drive gear, tangs face up, then press differential bearings into place using tool No. T83P-4220-CH.
6. Align bolt holes of final drive gear and case flange, making contact with final drive gear in two opposite points, then press into case. The special
service bolts and nuts provided to replace rivets must be used to provide proper clearance with transaxle case.
7. Install bolts with head toward differential case, and nuts against final drive gear, finger tighten, then torque nuts to 80 to 100 ft lbs (108-135 Nm).
8. To adjust differential bearing preload, refer to following steps:
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.
Installing Shim Selector Tool Over Differential Bearing Cup
d. Position bearing cup removed from transaxle case onto differential bearing, then install shim selector tool T81P-4451B or equivalent over
differential bearing cup.
e. Position transaxle case onto height gauge spacers. Install four bolts supplied with tool and torque bolts to 17-21 ft lbs (23-28 Nm).
