Eclipse RS FWD L4-1997cc 2.0L DOHC MFI (1997)
Differential: Service and Repair
Assembly
1. Install a 0.50 mm (.0197 inch) "test" shim and reinstall the bearing cup into the retainer. Install bearing cup, press in using Installer Bar
MB990938 and Installer Adapter MB990933 or equivalents. Oil baffle is not required when making shim selection.
2. Install bearing retainer into the case and torque bolts to 28 Nm (20 ft. lbs.).
3. Install extension housing into the case and torque bolts to 28 Nm (20 ft. lbs.).
Position transaxle assembly with oil pump facing up. Rotate ring gear one revolution to seal differential bearings.
4. Attach a dial indicator set MB995030 or equivalent to the case and zero the dial indicator.
5. Place a large screwdriver to each side of the ring gear and lift. Check the dial indicator for the amount of end play.
CAUTION: Do not damage the transaxle case and/or differential cover sealing surface.
