Front Differential Assembly: Installation

Install the differential assembly to the case, paying special attention not to damage the inside of the case (particularly, the differential side retainer contact surface).

Fig 1: Installing Differential Assembly To Case
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Install the O-rings from left and right side retainer.
Using ST, install the side retainers. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Front Differential Assembly. >
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Adjust the front differential backlash. < Ref. to ADJUSTMENT , Front Differential Assembly. >
Install the lock plate.
Tightening torque:

25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18 ft-lb)

Fig 2: Installing Lock Plate
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Install the new seal pipe to the converter case.

Fig 3: Installing Seal Pipe To Converter Case
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Install the converter case to transmission case. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Converter Case. >
Insert inhibitor switch and transmission connector into stay.

Fig 4: Inserting Inhibitor Switch And Transmission Connector Into Stay
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Install oil cooler pipes. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , ATF Cooler Pipe and Hose. >
Install the oil charge pipe with O-ring < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Oil Charge Pipe. >
Insert the input shaft while turning lightly by hand and verify the protrusion amount.
Normal protrusion A:

50 - 55 mm (1.97 - 2.17 in)

Fig 5: Inserting Input Shaft
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Install the torque converter clutch assembly. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Torque Converter Clutch Assembly. >
Install the transmission assembly to the vehicle. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Automatic Transmission Assembly. >