Front Differential Assembly: Installation

Install the front differential assembly to the converter case.
NOTE: Do not damage the inside of the converter case (particularly the mating surface of the differential side retainer).

Fig 1: Identifying Front Differential Assembly
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Install the O-ring to the left and right side differential side retainer.
Using the ST, install the side retainer. < Ref. to ADJUSTMENT , Front Differential Assembly.>
ST 18630AA010 WRENCH COMPL RETAINER

NOTE: WRENCH ASSY (499787000) can also be used.
Adjust the backlash of the front differential. < Ref. to ADJUSTMENT , Front Differential Assembly.>
Install the lock plate.
Tightening torque:

25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb)

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

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

Fig 4: Identifying Inhibitor Switch And Transmission Harness Connector Onto Stay
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Install the ATF cooler pipe. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , ATF Cooler Pipe and Hose.>
Install the oil charger pipe along with the O-ring. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Oil Charge Pipe.>
Insert the input shaft while rotating it lightly by hand, and then check the amount of protrusion.
Normal protrusion A:

50 - 55 mm (1.97 - 2.17 in)

Fig 5: Identifying Normal Protrusion
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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.>