Front Differential Assembly: Installation

Install the front differential assembly to the converter 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-rings to the left and right side differential retainers.
NOTE: Use new O-rings.
Install the differential side retainers using ST. < Refer to ADJUSTMENT , Front Differential Assembly. >
NOTE: ST WRENCH ASSY (499787000) can also be used.

ST 18630AA010 WRENCH COMPL RETAINER
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 the seal pipe to the converter case.
NOTE: Use a new seal pipe.

Fig 3: Identifying Converter Case Seal Pipe
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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. >
Apply ATF to the O-ring, insert the input shaft while rotating the shaft slowly by hand, and check the amount of protrusion.
NOTE: Use new O-rings.

Normal protrusion A:

50 - 55 mm (1.97 - 2.17 in)

Fig 5: Identifying Input Shaft Protrusion
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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. >