Subaru SVX 1992 Manual page 509

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AND DIFFERENTIAL [W4B1j 3- 2
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4) Install the vehicle speed sensor 2.
a. Apply grease to the tip of the sensor key on its
sensor side so that the key will not drop when assem-
bling.
b. Fit the sensor key tip correctly in the key groove at
the tip of the speedometer shaft in the converter case .
5) Force-fit the oil seal to the converter case .
fig . 7 /5
6) Install the differential ASSY to the case, paying
special attention not to damage the speedometer gears
(drive and driven) and the inside of the case (particu-
larly, the differential side retainer contact surface) .
7) Install the circlip to the axle shaft, insert the shaft into
the differential assembly, and tap it into position with a
plastic hammer .
Thrust play :
Approx. 0.3 - 0.5 mm (0.012 - 0.020 in)
a. If no play is felt, check whether the shaft is fully
inserted . If shaft insertion is correct, replace the axle
shaft.
b. Be sure to use a new circlip.
8) Wrap vinyl tape around the splined portion of the
axle shaft.
9) Install the oil seal and outer race (taper roller bear-
ing) to the differential side retainer . Then screw in the
retainer after coating the threads with oil .
a. Pay attention not to damage the oil seal lips .
b. Do not confuse the RH and LH oil seals.
c. Keep the O-ring removed from the retainer.
10) Using the HANDLE (499787000), screw in the re-
tainer until light contact is felt.
Screw in the RH side slightly deeper than the LH side.
11) Hypoid gear backlash adjustment and tooth contact
check
(1) Assemble the drive pinion assembly to the oil
pump housing.
a. Be careful not to bend the shims.
b. Be careful not to force the pinion against the hous-
ing bore.
Fig. 176
(2) Tighten four bolts to secure the roller bearing .
Tightening torque :
36 - 42 N"m (3.7 - 4.3 kg-m, 27 - 31 ft-Ib)
Fig . 177
(3) Install the oil pump housing assembly to the
converter case, and secure evenly by tightening four
bolts.
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