TRANSAXLE — Bearing preload adjustment

J2-36prose procedure

Bearing preload adjustment applies to primary shaft, secondary shaft, and differential assemblies

Bearing preload adjustment

When replacing any of the parts listed in the table below, adjust the bearing preload by selecting and installing the proper adjustment shim(s).

Primary shaft assembly	Secondary shaft assembly	Differential
Transaxle case	Transaxle case	Transaxle case
Clutch housing	Clutch housing	Clutch housing
Primary shaft gear bearing	Secondary shaft gear bearing	Differential side bearing
Primary shaft gear	Secondary shaft gear	Ring gear and gear case assembly
	Secondary 4th gear

Transaxle case

Secondary shaft assemblyTransaxle case

DifferentialTransaxle case

Clutch housing

Secondary shaft assemblyClutch housing

DifferentialClutch housing

Primary shaft gear bearing

Secondary shaft assemblySecondary shaft gear bearing

DifferentialDifferential side bearing

Primary shaft gear

Secondary shaft assemblySecondary shaft gear

DifferentialRing gear and gear case assembly

Secondary shaft assemblySecondary 4th gear

Differential