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Differential Assembly

CAUTION: Differential bearing preload MUST be adjusted if any of the following components have been replaced: transaxle case, carrier, differential bearing retainer, extension housing or side bearings and cups. See DIFFERENTIAL BEARING PRELOAD  under BEARING ADJUSTMENTS. If no components are replaced, use original selective spacer or shim located behind bearing cup in differential bearing retainer.
  1. Install differential assembly in transaxle case. Install NEW "O" ring on extension housing. Apply 1/8" bead of RTV sealant on extension housing-to-transaxle case sealing surface. Install extension housing on transaxle case.
  2. Using spanner wrench, rotate extension housing and align bolt holes. Install and tighten bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
  3. Apply 1/8" bead of RTV sealant on differential bearing retainer-to-transaxle case sealing surface. Install differential bearing retainer on transaxle case.
  4. Using spanner wrench, rotate differential bearing retainer and align bolt holes. Install and tighten bolts to specification.
  5. Apply 1/8" bead of RTV sealant on differential cover-to-transaxle case sealing surface. Install differential cover. Install and tighten bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Install NEW oil seal in extension housing if necessary.
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