Standard and Torsen differentials:
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- Engine & gearbox overhaul PG1 Manual Gearbox Overhaul Manual
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OverhaulStandard and Torsen differentials:
Standard and Torsen differentials:
- Fit final drive gear to carrier ensuring reference marks are aligned.
- Fit 10 bolts and tighten progressively to 110 Nm.
Differential Bearing Pre-load - Check and Adjust
- Position original selective circlip in gear case.
- Position differential assembly in differential housing.
- Fit gear case, fit and tighten bolts to 45 Nm.
- Lightly drive differential assembly into gear case to seat circlip.
- Lightly drive differential into differential housing to settle bearing.
- Using feeler gauges measure and record clearance between circlip and bearing outer face. Correct clearance = 0.15 mm maximum
- If clearance is not as specified, select the appropriate circlip from the range available.
NOTE: Circlips are available from 2.50 to 3.00 mm thick in increments of 0.10 mm.
- Remove original circlip through oil seal aperture using tool 18G 1392.
- Fit selected circlip using tool 18G 1392.
- Re-check bearing pre-load using above procedure.
- Remove differential assembly, retain selected circlip.
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