Colt Vista AWD L4-1795cc 1.8L SOHC (1992)
Fig. 41 Drive Pinion Turning Torque Specifications (Less Oil Seal Installed)
Fig. 42 Selecting Drive Pinion Adjustment Shims
Fig. 43 Drive Pinion Inner Race Installation
3. Adjust drive pinion height as follows:
a. Install pinion height gauge tools, Nos. MB990835 and MB990836, or equivalent, and drive pinion front and rear bearing inner races in gear
carrier as shown.
NOTE: Apply a thin coat of multipurpose grease to mating surface of tool washer.
b. Tighten handle of tool until specified drive pinion turning torque is obtained. On Colt Vista models, specification is 6-9 lb-in, and on Colt
Wagon and Eagle Talon, refer to applicable information.
c. Measure drive pinion turning torque (without oil seal).
d. Position tool No. MB990835 or equivalent in side bearing seat of gear carrier as shown. Select a drive pinion rear shim of a thickness which
corresponds to the gap between tools.
NOTE: Clean side bearing seat thoroughly. When positioning tool, ensure that cut-out sections of tool are in position shown, and that tool is
in close contact with side bearing seat. When selecting drive pinion rear shims, keep number of drive shims to a minimum.
e. Fit selected drive pinion rear shims to drive pinion, then using bearing installer tool No. MB990728 or equivalent, press rear bearing inner race
onto drive pinion as shown.
