Differential Side Bearing Preload: Notes

When adjusting differential side bearing preload, select adjusting shim for differential side bearing. To select adjusting shim, measure clearance "L" between transaxle case and differential side bearing outer race.
Calculate dimension "L" (thickness of adjusting shim) using the following procedure to meet specification of preload for differential side bearing.
1. Preload: 0.15 - 0.21 mm (0.0059 - 0.0083 in)
2. Dimension "L" = (L ₁ - L ₂ ) + Preload
3. L: Thickness of adjusting shim
4. L ₁ : Distance between clutch housing case end face and mounting face of adjusting shim
5. L ₂ : Distance between differential side bearing and transaxle case
Fig 1: Measuring Dimension L
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.