Mazda 323 1988 Workshop Manual page 580

ASSEMBLY f c;
Bearing Preload
Check the shaft gears and the differential bearing
preload.
Note
a) Check that the correct adjust shims were
selected.
b) If the bearing preload is not within specifi-
cation, adjust again.
1, Set the primary shaft gear and the center differen-
tial assembly into the clutch housing.
2. Install the transaxle case, and tighten to the speci-
fied torque.
Tightening torque: 37-52 N-m
(3.8-5.3
m-kg, 27-38 ft-lb)
3. Connect the
SST
and install it through the
driveshaft hole.
4. Hook a spring
scale
to the attachment and meas-
ure the preload.
Note
Extend the handle fully and hook the pull scale
to the end of the handle.
Preload: 1.4-2.0 N,m
(14-20 cm-kg, 12.2-17.5 In-lb)
5.
Remove the
SST.
6. Connect the SST to the primary shaft gear
7. Check the primary shaft preload.
Preload: 0.1 O-O.25 N.m
(1 .O-2.5 cm-kg, 0.87-2.18 in-lb)
8. Remove the
SST,
transaxle case, primary shaft
gear and center differential assembly.
9. Install the secondary shaft gear and transaxle case
then tighten to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: 37-52 N.m
(3.8-5.3
m-kg, 27-38 ft-lb)
10. Check the secondary shaft preload with the
SST.
Preload: 0.2-0.4 N.m
(2.0-4.0 cm-kg, 1.7-3.5 in-lb)
11, Remove the
SST,
transaxle case and secondary
shaft gear.
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