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 in the differential case and measure the backlash of the differential side gear.
| Standard backlash |
|---|
| 0 to 0.15 mm (0 to 0.00591 in.) |
| Thickness | Thickness |
|---|---|
| 1.50 mm (0.0591 in.) | 1.75 mm (0.0689 in.) |
| 1.55 mm (0.0610 in.) | 1.80 mm (0.0709 in.) |
| 1.60 mm (0.0630 in.) | 1.85 mm (0.0728 in.) |
| 1.65 mm (0.0650 in.) | 1.90 mm (0.0748 in.) |
| 1.70 mm (0.0669 in.) | - |
If the backlash is greater than the standard range, select another No. 1 front differential side gear thrust washer.