CVT Differential Carrier Bearing Preload Inspection
Special Tools Required
Image Description/Tool Number
310163.png Bearing Driver Attachment, 72 x 75 mm 07746-0010600
310169.png Driver Handle, 15 x 135L 07749-0010000
310208.png Preload Inspection Tool 07HAJ-PK40201

NOTE:
If the transmission housing, the torque converter housing, the differential carrier, the carrier bearing and the bearing outer race, or the thrust shim were replaced, the bearing preload must be adjusted.
Apply a light coat of clean transmission fluid on all parts before installation.
Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations used in the procedure are for AWD/4WD.

1. Carrier Bearing Preload - Inspect
1.
Remove the carrier bearing outer race (A), the 41 x 76.2 x 1 mm spacer (B), and the 76 mm thrust shim (C) by heating the torque converter housing to about 212 °F (100 °C) using a heat gun (D).
NOTE:
Do not heat the torque converter housing more than 212 °F (100 °C).
Let the torque converter housing cool to room temperature before adjusting the bearing preload.
2.
Install the 76 mm thrust shim (A).
NOTE: If you install a new 76 mm thrust shim, use the same thickness shim as the old one, or use the 2.300 mm (0.09055 in) thickness of the 76 mm shim.
3.
Install the 41 x 76.2 x 1 mm spacer (B) by aligning the tab (C) with the groove (D).
4.
Place the carrier bearing outer race (E).
5.
Drive the carrier bearing outer race securely so there is no clearance between the carrier bearing outer race, the 41 x 76.2 x 1 mm spacer, the 76 mm thrust shim, and the torque converter housing, using the 15 x 135L driver handle and the 72 x 75 mm bearing driver attachment.
6.
Apply transmission fluid to the bearing outer race (A) and the carrier bearings of the CVT differential assembly (B).
7.
Install the CVT differential assembly.
8.
Apply transmission fluid to the bearing outer race of the torque converter housing.
9.
Install the dowel pins (A).
10.
Install a new gasket (B).
11.
Install the torque converter housing (C), and tighten them in a crisscross pattern in at least two steps.
12.
Rotate the CVT differential assembly in both directions to seat the bearings using the preload inspection tool and a wrench.
13.
Measure the carrier bearing starting torque of the CVT differential assembly in both directions using the preload inspection tool, a torque wrench (A), and a socket (B).
NOTE: Measure the starting torque at normal room temperature in both directions.
Standard
 
New Bearing:
 
1.48?2.61 N·m (15.1?26.6 kgf·cm, 13.1?23.1 Ibf·in)
 
Reused Bearing:
 
1.19?2.31 N·m (12.1?23.6 kgf·cm, 10.5?20.5 Ibf·in)
14.
If the measurement is out of the standard, remove the 76 mm thrust shim, and measure its thickness.
15.
Select a 76 mm thrust shim.
NOTE:
To increase the starting torque, increase thickness of the 76 mm thrust shim.
To decrease the starting torque, decrease the thickness of the 76 mm thrust shim.
Changing the 76 mm thrust shim to the next size will increase or decrease starting torque about 0.3?0.4 N·m (3?4 kgf·cm, 2?3 Ibf·in).
Do not use more than two thrust shims to adjust the starting torque.
TYPE A THRUST SHIM, 76 mm
No.
Thickness
A
1.575 mm (0.06201 in)
B
1.625 mm (0.06398 in)
C
1.675 mm (0.06594 in)
D
1.725 mm (0.06791 in)
E
1.775 mm (0.06988 in)
F
1.825 mm (0.07185 in)
G
1.875 mm (0.07382 in)
H
1.925 mm (0.07579 in)
I
1.975 mm (0.07776 in)
J
2.025 mm (0.07972 in)
K
2.075 mm (0.08169 in)
L
2.125 mm (0.08366 in)
M
2.175 mm (0.08563 in)
N
2.225 mm (0.08760 in)
O
2.275 mm (0.08957 in)
P
2.325 mm (0.09154 in)
Q
2.375 mm (0.09350 in)
R
2.425 mm (0.09547 in)
S
2.475 mm (0.09744 in)
T
2.525 mm (0.09941 in)
U
2.575 mm (0.10138 in)
V
2.625 mm (0.10335 in)
W
2.675 mm (0.10531 in)
X
2.725 mm (0.10728 in)
Y
2.775 mm (0.10925 in)
Z
2.825 mm (0.11122 in)
0A
2.875 mm (0.11319 in)
0B
2.925 mm (0.11516 in)
0C
2.975 mm (0.11713 in)
0D
3.025 mm (0.11909 in)
TYPE B THRUST SHIM, 76 mm
No.
Thickness
0A
1.550 mm (0.06102 in)
0B
1.600 mm (0.06299 in)
0C
1.650 mm (0.06496 in)
0D
1.700 mm (0.06693 in)
0E
1.750 mm (0.06890 in)
0F
1.800 mm (0.07087 in)
0G
1.850 mm (0.07283 in)
0H
1.900 mm (0.07480 in)
0I
1.950 mm (0.07677 in)
0J
2.000 mm (0.07874 in)
TYPE C THRUST SHIM, 76 mm
No.
Thickness
S
2.050 mm (0.08071 in)
T
2.100 mm (0.08268 in)
U
2.150 mm (0.08465 in)
TYPE D THRUST SHIM, 76 mm
No.
Thickness
A
2.200 mm (0.08661 in)
B
2.250 mm (0.08858 in)
C
2.300 mm (0.09055 in)
D
2.350 mm (0.09252 in)
E
2.400 mm (0.09449 in)
F
2.450 mm (0.09646 in)
G
2.500 mm (0.09843 in)
H
2.550 mm (0.10039 in)
I
2.600 mm (0.10236 in)
J
2.650 mm (0.10433 in)
K
2.700 mm (0.10630 in)
L
2.750 mm (0.10827 in)
M
2.800 mm (0.11024 in)
N
2.850 mm (0.11220 in)
O
2.900 mm (0.11417 in)
P
2.950 mm (0.11614 in)
Q
3.000 mm (0.11811 in)
R
3.050 mm (0.12008 in)
16.
Install a new 76 mm thrust shim, then recheck the starting torque.