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7. Adjust differential bearing preload as follows:

a. Remove differential seal from transaxle case using drift, then the differential bearing cup from transaxle case using differential bearing cup

replacer tool T77F-4222-A, or equivalent.

b. Remove preload shim located under bearing cup.

Height Gauge Spacer Tool Installation In Clutch Housing

c. With differential installed in clutch housing, then install height gauge spacer tool Nos. T81P-4451-B2 and T83P-4451-AH2, or equivalents,

onto clutch housing dowels.

Shim Selector Tool Installation

d. Position bearing cup from transaxle case onto differential bearing, then install shim selector tool No. T83P-4451-AH1, or equivalent, over

differential bearing cup.

e. Position transaxle case onto height gauge spacers, then install four bolts supplied with tool. Torque bolts to 17-21 ft lbs.
f.

Rotate differential several times to ensure seating of differential bearing.

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