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Front Differential Assembly: Installation

  1. Install the front differential assembly to the converter case.
    NOTE: Be careful not to damage the inside of the case (especially the mounting surface of the differential side retainers).
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  2. Install the bearing outer race.
  3. Temporarily install the differential side retainers using ST.

    Preparation tool: 

    ST: WRENCH COMPL RETAINER (18658AA020)

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  4. Adjust the backlash of the front differential. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR580)>Front Differential Assembly>ADJUSTMENT .
  5. Inspect and adjust the tooth contact. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR580)>Drive Pinion Shaft Assembly>ADJUSTMENT .
  6. Using the ST, loosen the differential side retainer until the mounting groove of the O-ring appears, and then install the O-ring.
    NOTE:
    • When loosening the differential side retainer, record the number of the turns made.
    • Perform this for both left and right differential side retainers.
    • Use new O-rings.
    • Apply the differential gear oil to O-ring.

    Preparation tool: 

    ST: WRENCH COMPL RETAINER (18658AA020)

  7. Using the ST, tighten the retainer to the position before it is loosened.

    Preparation tool: 

    ST: WRENCH COMPL RETAINER (18658AA020)

  8. Install the oil seal to the differential side retainer. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR580)>DIFFERENTIAL SIDE RETAINER OIL SEAL .
  9. Install the lock plate.

    Tightening torque: 

    25 N.m (2.5kgf-m, 18.4ft-lb) 

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  10. Install the oil baffle.
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  11. Install the drive pinion shaft assembly. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR580)>Drive Pinion Shaft Assembly>INSTALLATION .
  12. Install the forward clutch assembly. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR580)>Forward Clutch Assembly>INSTALLATION .
  13. Install the reverse brake assembly. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR580)>Reverse Brake Assembly>INSTALLATION .
  14. Install the primary pulley, secondary pulley and variator chain. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR580)>Primary Pulley and Secondary Pulley>INSTALLATION .
  15. Install the reduction drive gear. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR580)>Reduction Drive Gear>INSTALLATION .
  16. Install the transmission case. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR580)>Transmission Case>INSTALLATION .
  17. Install the oil strainer and oil pan. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR580)>Oil Pan and Strainer>INSTALLATION .
  18. Install the transmission control device. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR580)>Transmission Control Device>INSTALLATION .
  19. Install the reduction driven gear assembly. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR580)>Reduction Driven Gear>INSTALLATION .
  20. Install the transfer driven gear assembly. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR580)>Transfer Driven Gear>INSTALLATION .
  21. Install the transfer clutch assembly. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR580)>Transfer Clutch>INSTALLATION .
  22. Install the parking pawl. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR580)>Parking Pawl>INSTALLATION .
  23. Install the extension case. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR580)>Extension Case>INSTALLATION .
  24. Install the inhibitor switch. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR580)>Inhibitor Switch>INSTALLATION .
  25. Install the secondary speed sensor. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR580)>Secondary Speed Sensor>INSTALLATION .
  26. Install the primary speed sensor. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR580)>Primary Speed Sensor>INSTALLATION .
  27. Install the turbine speed sensor. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR580)>Turbine Speed Sensor>INSTALLATION .
  28. Install the transmission harness. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR580)>Transmission Harness>INSTALLATION .
  29. Install the control valve body. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR580)>Control Valve Body>INSTALLATION .
  30. Install the air breather hose. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR580)>Air Breather Hose>INSTALLATION .
  31. Install the transmission assembly to the vehicle. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR580)>Automatic Transmission Assembly>INSTALLATION .
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