DIFFERENTIAL CASE INSPECTION

PROCEDURE


  1. INSPECT FRONT DIFFERENTIAL SIDE GEAR BACKLASH


    1. A005HDU

      Install the front differential pinion to the front differential case side. Using a dial indicator, measure the front differential side gear backlash.

      Standard backlash
      0.05 to 0.20 mm (0.00197 to 0.00787 in.)

      If the backlash is out of specification, replace the side gear thrust washers.

      Thrust Washer Thickness
      Parts No. Mark

      Thickness

      mm (in.)
      41361-22140 14 0.95 (0.0374)
      41361-22020 02 1.00 (0.0394)
      41361-22150 15 1.05 (0.0413)
      41361-22030 03 1.10 (0.0433)
      41361-22160 16 1.15 (0.0453)
      41361-22040 04 1.20 (0.0472)

      Tech Tips


      • Measure the thickness with a micrometer to select a proper thrust washer because the thrust washers do not have any distinguishing marks.

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

  2. INSPECT FRONT DIFFERENTIAL PINION THRUST WASHER


    1. A005JAD

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

      Minimum thickness
      0.92 mm (0.0362 in.)

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

  3. INSPECT FRONT NO. 1 DIFFERENTIAL PINION SHAFT


    1. A005GVR

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

      Minimum outer diameter
      16.982 mm (0.669 in.)

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