Front Differential Assembly: Installation

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

Fig 1: Identifying Front Differential Assembly
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Install the O-ring to left and right side differential retainers.
Install the differential side retainers using ST. Refer to ADJUSTMENT , Front Differential Assembly.
ST 18630AA010 WRENCH COMPL RETAINER

NOTE: ST WRENCH ASSEMBLY (499787000) can also be used.
Adjust the backlash of the front differential. Refer 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 Seal Pipe On Converter Case
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Install the converter case to the transmission case. Refer to INSTALLATION , Converter Case.
Insert the inhibitor switch connector and transmission harness connector onto the stay.

Fig 4: Identifying Inhibitor Switch And Transmission Harness Connector
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Install the ATF cooler pipe. Refer to INSTALLATION , ATF Cooler Pipe and Hose.
Install the oil charge pipe together with an O-ring. Refer 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 Input Shaft Normal Protrusion A
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Install the torque converter clutch assembly. Refer to INSTALLATION , Torque Converter Clutch Assembly.
Install the transmission assembly to the vehicle. Refer to INSTALLATION , Automatic Transmission Assembly.