Mazda 1990 323 Workshop Manual Supplement page 429

TRANSAXLE AND TRANSFER UNIT
K2
BEARING PRELOAD
Procedure
Note
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Use the SST shown below to adjust the preload.
1, Measure the output gear bearing preload, and select the proper adjustment shim(s) as described below.
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(1) Align the bearing cover with guide bolts as shown, and
press it in. Tighten the bearing cover bolts.
Tightening torque:
1 I-14 N,m (1 .l-1.4 m-kg, 8-10 ft-lb)
(2) Install the converter housing onto the transaxle hanger.
(3) Remove the bearing outer race and adjustment shims
from the bearing housing.
(4) Set the output gear assembly into the converter housing.
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