Mitsubishi 3000GT 1991, Service Manual

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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
Differential
Pinion, shaft
Pinion gear
MD998822
T F Y 0 0 4 0
SERVICE POINTS OF DISASSEMBLY
9. INSTALLATION OF SPACER SIDE GEAR 7.
WASHER 6. PINION 5. PINION SHAFT
Fit the spacer to the back face of the side gear, then
install the gear into the differential case.
Fit washer to back of pinion and rotate two pinions at
the same time into position to mesh with the side gear.
(3) Insert the pinion shaft
Measure the backlash between the side gear and
pinion.
Standard value: 0.025 0.150 mm in.)
(5) If the backlash is out of specification, select the
appropriate spacer and disassemble and reassemble
the gears as necessary.
NOTE
Adjust so that the backlash in both side gears equals.
4. INSTALLATION OF LOCK PIN
Align the lock pin hole in pinion shaft with that in the case
and install the lock pin.
Cautipn
The lock pin should be lower than the differential case
flange surface.
3. INSTALLATION OF BEARING
Using the special tool, press-fit the bearings into both sides
of the differential case.
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