PROCEDURE
INSPECT FRONT DIFFERENTIAL SIDE GEAR BACKLASH
Using a dial indicator, measure the front differential side gear backlash.
| Standard backlash |
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| 0.05 to 0.20 mm (0.00197 to 0.00787 in.) |
If the backlash is not as specified, replace the side gear thrust washers with washers of a different thickness. Use the table below to select a side gear thrust washer which will ensure that the backlash is within the specification.
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Tech Tips
Select washers of the same thickness for both the right and left sides.
INSPECT FRONT DIFFERENTIAL PINION THRUST WASHER
Using a micrometer, measure the thickness of the front differential pinion thrust washer.
| Standard thickness |
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| 0.92 to 1.08 mm (0.0363 to 0.0425 in.) |
| Minimum thickness |
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| 0.92 mm (0.0363 in.) |
If the thickness is less than the minimum, replace the front differential pinion thrust washer.
INSPECT FRONT NO. 1 DIFFERENTIAL PINION SHAFT
Using a micrometer, measure the outer diameter of the front No. 1 differential pinion shaft.
| Standard outer diameter |
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| 16.982 to 17.000 mm (0.6686 to 0.6692 in.) |
| Minimum outer diameter |
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| 16.982 mm (0.6686 in.) |
If the outer diameter is less than the minimum, replace the front No. 1 differential pinion shaft.