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Front Differential: Installation

  1. Install the side bearing outer race.
  2. Install the differential 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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  3. Temporarily install the differential side retainers using the ST.

    Preparation tool: 

    ST: WRENCH COMPL RETAINER (18658AA021)

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  4. Adjust the hypoid gear set backlash. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR580)>Front Differential>ADJUSTMENT .
  5. Inspect and adjust the tooth contact. Ref. to CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (TR580)>Drive Pinion>ADJUSTMENT .
  6. Using the ST, loosen the differential side retainer until the mounting groove of the new 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.
    • Apply the differential gear oil to O-ring.

    Preparation tool: 

    ST: WRENCH COMPL RETAINER (18658AA021)

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

    Preparation tool: 

    ST: WRENCH COMPL RETAINER (18658AA021)

  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 (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    25 N.m (2.5 kgf.m, 18.4 ft.lb)

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