DIFFERENTIAL CASE DISASSEMBLY


  1. INSPECT FRONT DIFFERENTIAL SIDE GEAR BACKLASH


    1. A01IRGS

      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 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.

      Thrust Washer Thickness
      Mark Specified Condition
      14 0.95 mm (0.0374 in.)
      02 1.00 mm (0.0394 in.)
      15 1.05 mm (0.0413 in.)
      03 1.10 mm (0.0433 in.)
      16 1.15 mm (0.0452 in.)
      04 1.20 mm (0.0472 in.)

      Tech Tips

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

  2. REMOVE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL PINION SHAFT STRAIGHT PIN


    1. A01IOFJ

      Using a 5 mm pin punch and hammer, remove the front differential pinion shaft straight pin from the front differential case.

  3. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 DIFFERENTIAL PINION SHAFT


    1. A01ITRK

      Remove the front No. 1 differential pinion shaft from the front differential case.

  4. REMOVE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL SIDE GEAR


    1. A01ISCZ

      Remove the 2 front differential pinions, 2 front differential pinion thrust washers, 2 front No. 1 differential side gear thrust washers and 2 front differential side gears from the front differential case.

      Tech Tips

      While rotating the front differential side gears, remove the 2 pinions and 2 pinion thrust washers.