INSPECT DIFFERENTIAL SIDE GEAR BACKLASH
Hold the differential case in a vise between aluminum plates.
Note
Do not overtighten the vise.
Place a dial indicator on the tip of the differential side gear tooth at a right angle.
Hold the front differential pinion gear in the differential case and measure the backlash of the differential side gear.
| Standard backlash |
|---|
| 0.05 to 0.2 mm (0.00197 to 0.00787 in.) |
| Thickness |
|---|
| 1.00 mm (0.0394 in.) |
| 1.10 mm (0.0433 in.) |
| 1.20 mm (0.0472 in.) |
| 1.30 mm (0.0512 in.) |
If the backlash is greater than the standard range, select another No. 1 front differential side gear thrust washer.