DIFFERENTIAL CASE INSPECTION


  1. INSPECT FRONT DIFFERENTIAL SIDE GEAR BACKLASH


    1. A003CJ8

      Using a dial indicator, measure the front differential side gear backlash.

      Standard backlash
      0.05 to 0.20 mm (0.00196 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.

      Standard side gear thrust washer thickness
      Specified Condition Specified Condition
      1.23 to 1.27 mm (0.0484 to 0.0500 in.) 1.63 to 1.67 mm (0.0642 to 0.0657 in.)
      1.28 to 1.32 mm (0.0504 to 0.0520 in.) 1.68 to 1.72 mm (0.0661 to 0.0677 in.)
      1.33 to 1.37 mm (0.0524 to 0.0539 in.) 1.73 to 1.77 mm (0.0681 to 0.0697 in.)
      1.38 to 1.42 mm (0.0543 to 0.0559 in.) 1.78 to 1.82 mm (0.0701 to 0.0717 in.)
      1.43 to 1.47 mm (0.0583 to 0.0579 in.) 1.83 to 1.87 mm (0.0720 to 0.0736 in.)
      1.48 to 1.52 mm (0.0583 to 0.0598 in.) 1.88 to 1.92 mm (0.0740 to 0.0756 in.)
      1.53 to 1.57 mm (0.0602 to 0.0618 in.) 1.93 to 1.97 mm (0.0760 to 0.0776 in.)
      1.58 to 1.62 mm (0.0622 to 0.0638 in.) -

      Tech Tips

      Select washers of the same thickness for both the right and left sides.

  2. INSPECT FRONT DIFFERENTIAL PINION THRUST WASHER


    1. A003BH4

      Using a micrometer, measure the thickness of the front differential pinion thrust washer.

      Minimum thickness
      0.54 to 0.66 mm (0.0213 to 0.0259 in.)

      If the thickness is less than the minimum, replace the front differential pinion thrust washer.

  3. INSPECT NO. 1 FRONT DIFFERENTIAL PINION SHAFT


    1. A003EM8

      Using a micrometer, measure the outside diameter of the No. 1 front differential pinion shaft.

      Minimum diameter
      20.499 to 20.520 mm (0.8071 to 0.8078 in.)

      If the outer diameter is less than the minimum, replace the No. 1 front differential pinion shaft.