DIFFERENTIAL CASE INSPECTION

INSPECT DIFFERENTIAL SIDE GEAR BACKLASH

1. 

   Hold the differential case in a vise between aluminum plates.

   Note:

   Do not overtighten the vise.

2. Place a dial indicator at a right angle to one of the side gear teeth.

3. Hold the pinion gear in the differential case and measure the backlash of the side gear.

   Standard backlash
   0 to 0.15 mm (0 to 0.00591 in.)

   Table 1. Thrust Washer Thickness

   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 not within the standard range, select another side gear thrust washer.